MAINE PUBLIC • October 24, 2024
A Maine farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals is urging a State advisory committee to prioritize medical testing for affected citizens. Adam Nordell and his wife owned Songbird Farm in Unity, found to be contaminated with "forever chemicals." At a public hearing before the PFAS Advisory Committee Thursday Nordell asked the state to move more quickly on offering free blood serum testing and creating a medical care program for those sickened by PFAS related illnesses."The medical care program should include treatment for PFAS linked illnesses as well as coverage of treatment to reduce the burden on the exposed community. I would ask that you not leave the physical health of our children, our farmer friends and our neighbors to receive attention and resources as a last in line priority," Nordell said.