Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt has confirmed the city's water system remains unaffected by the latest EPA health standards for PFAS, emphasizing the efficacy of proactive measures already in place, as reported by the Woodbury municipal website. In a clear message to residents, Burt detailed the current status, assuring that "Our years of proactive work on temporary water treatment for PFAS, operational adjustments, and our progress on permanent treatment solutions position the city well for mitigating PFAS impacts."

While today's announcement does not change the immediate landscape of Woodbury's municipal water quality, it underscores the community's commitment to delivering high standards. Mayor Burt explained "All wells with current health advisories are being treated," and the city plans for the eventuality of more advisories, the additional wells, will remain operational, primarily as a backup during the high-water demand of summer, maximizing usage of the already treated wells, thus ensuring optimal water quality year-round.

With the forthcoming design and construction of a permanent water treatment plant, Mayor Burt called for community engagement, particularly in reducing water consumption during peak times. "We ask for our community’s support in reducing water use – particularly during the summer lawn-watering season," she said in the statement acquired by the Woodbury municipal website. This approach seeks communal effort to bridge the gap until the new infrastructure is operational.

The city of Woodbury will continue its vigilance, as further updates from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health are anticipated. To keep locals in the loop the local government has committed to transparency; "We’ll keep the public informed as we learn more about these changes or any additional future health standards changes or health advisories issued by the Minnesota Department of Health," Burt assured, signaling ongoing diligence in the management of water quality and public health in the Minnesota community.