Source: https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/, August 26, 2024
By: Irvin Jackson

Maine environmental officials indicate that at least 1,450 gallons of fire suppression foam, which contains toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), was accidentally released into the state’s water supply earlier this month, raising concerns about potential health risks among residents of Brunswick, Maine.

The Maine Environmental Protection Agency announced the fire suppression foam water contamination accident on August 19, indicating that it was notified by the Brunswick Fire Department about the release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) at the Brunswick Executive Airport, which was mixed with 50,000 gallons of water, making its way into a retention pond. Read more.