The City of Summerville has approved buying new activated carbon material for its water filter plant to ensure safe drinking water. During a city council meeting, officials agreed to upgrade the filtration system. City Water Superintendent Jason Greene announced that the city will replace 20,000 pounds of spent carbon in filters three and four. This replacement aims to target harmful PFAS chemicals. City Manager Jason Winters highlighted the upgrade’s importance in the city’s water protection strategy. The cost for the carbon replacement is $72,000, reflecting Summerville’s commitment to maintaining water quality.