HOOSICK FALLS, NY (NEWS10) – It has been six years since tests confirmed PFAS contaminants were found in Hoosick Falls drinking water. As a result, a carbon treatment system was installed. A permanent municipal drinking water supply consisting of two new groundwater wells is now being built south of Hoosick Falls.
“I think we’ve been involved in filtration for more than three years,” said community representative Michael Hickey. “And the water continues to come back undetected. With this alternative borehole source that we will have, this will give us another level of protection. “
Two new wells provide clean water to Hoosick Falls
The new project will cost $ 9.7 million and will be paid for by Honeywell International and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the companies responsible for the contaminants.
Hoosick Falls is just one of the communities facing serious water infrastructure issues. Now, more than $ 425 million from the federal government’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is pouring into New York state to address water problems across the state.
Congressman Antonio Delgado stated, “This historic investment will identify and replace lead pipes and combat PFAS contamination.”
The Congressman has vowed to continue fighting on the matter.
The source of the PFOA contamination in Poestenkill still eludes the authorities
“I think we have a lot of strong advocates for us in Washington,” said Hickey. “So I’m glad we have this money to help other churches. I think we’re a good blueprint – good, bad, or indifferent – for how things were handled in the beginning. And I think that the money will hopefully be used for filtration in the future. “
Regarding Hoosick Falls, a workshop will be held on January 7th and 8th to help community members complete a class action suit for asset depreciation and medical surveillance.
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