Frisco to Build PFAS Treatment Facility Near Adventure Park

New plant aims to remove 'forever chemicals' from local water supply by 2027.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:50pm

Frisco, Colorado is set to begin construction next month on a new water treatment facility near the Frisco Adventure Park that will remove PFAS 'forever chemicals' from the local water supply. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2027, providing a model for other municipalities dealing with PFAS contamination.

Why it matters

PFAS chemicals have become a growing public health concern across the country, with many communities struggling to remove them from drinking water. Frisco's new treatment plant represents a proactive effort to address this issue and protect residents' access to clean water.

The details

The new facility will be built at Well 7 near the Frisco Adventure Park. It will use advanced filtration technology to remove PFAS compounds from the local water supply. Once completed, the plant will allow Frisco to meet strict new state regulations on PFAS levels in drinking water.

  • Construction on the new facility will begin next month (April 2026).
  • The treatment plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2027.

The players

Addison Canino

Capital projects senior manager for the town of Frisco.

Frisco Town Council

The local governing body overseeing the PFAS treatment project.

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What they’re saying

“When we do commission this new facility, that is something that can be an example that other municipalities can build off of.”

— Addison Canino, Capital projects senior manager

What’s next

The Frisco Town Council will need to approve final construction plans and budgets for the PFAS treatment facility in the coming months before breaking ground.

The takeaway

Frisco's proactive approach to addressing PFAS contamination through this new treatment plant sets an important precedent for other communities grappling with the health and environmental impacts of these persistent 'forever chemicals'.