Fairfield woman recalls past chemical contamination as state continues ‘forever chemical’ testing of wells

MORNING SENTINEL • December 19, 2020

When Stana McLeod first learned that the Maine Department of Environmental Protection was testing farmland and wells in Fairfield for “forever chemicals,” she was instantly reminded of a situation that unfolded in the area more than 20 years ago. The problem then, as now, involved the spreading of sludge. McLeod has dedicated the last two months to reading about so-called PFAS — the forever chemicals — and contacting anyone who could help from the Fairfield town manager to state representatives. So far though, McLeod feels that her efforts are falling on deaf ears.