Opinion: Hallowell must remove PFAS from its public water supply

CENTRAL MAINE • June 7, 2024

Hallowell’s public drinking water is contaminated with more than three times the federal safe level of toxic chemicals for human consumption. Despite the devastating impact of PFAS on human health, and despite that the Hallowell Water District has been aware of this problem, effective mitigation systems have not been implemented to deliver safe drinking water to Hallowell homes, its public elementary school, businesses, and restaurants. Hallowell must make it a priority to remove PFAS from its public water supply and commit to regular testing with transparency and accountability to the public. Anything less continues to put public health at risk. ~ Kristin Aiello, Hallowell