Invisible and Indestructible
Maine faces widespread contamination due to PFAS, “forever chemicals” in ubiquitous use and now polluting wells, public water supplies, farmland and food chains. This series explores the pathways by which PFAS cycle through Maine’s environment and the far-reaching repercussions these enduring chemicals will have.
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The need for affordable PFAS water testing
An alternative emerges to expensive state-accredited tests.
The slow path to eliminating PFAS in firefighting foam
Maine struggles to assess where stocks are and find safe means of disposal.
Compound Injustice: PFAS may concentrate over time in landfills near the Penobscot Indian Reservation
Potential risks from PFAS and other contaminants threaten the traditional foods and tribal traditions of the Penobscot Indian Nation.
Ten questions about PFAS answered
“Forever chemicals” in Maine raise many questions for residents; here are some preliminary answers.
A state agency selects a landfill manager to conduct a study of leachate treatment options, raising questions
Lawmakers question selection process and potential conflicts of interest.
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