Town Of Bedford: PFAS Health Consultation Report Virtual Public Meeting

Bedford NH

29 January, 2022

9:33 AM

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Press release from the Town of Bedford: January 28, 2022 PFAS Health Consultation Report Virtual Public MeetingMerrimack, Litchfield, Londonderry, Bedford, and Manchester   Please join us for a virtual information session on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, EST.   The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will discuss their health consultation report which describes PFAS levels in private wells near the Saint Gobain Site in Merrimack, New Hampshire.  The report evaluates the potential exposure to PFAS and possible health risks for people with private wells in five New Hampshire towns (Merrimack, Litchfield, Londonderry, Bedford, and Manchester). The agenda will include an overview of ATSDR, the evaluation conducted and the findings and recommendations of the report, and how the community can provide comments to the report.  There will also be an opportunity for community questions.      Please register for the Information Session at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2969673574993893904  Registering a day before the event is recommended.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session.  For more information, please contact Robert Thistle, Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) at (603) 271-4608. Additional information on NHDES' ongoing investigation into per fluorinated chemicals in New Hampshire drinking water can be found by visiting https://www4.des.state.nh.us/nh-pfas-investigation/.   Additional Info... This press release was produced by the Town of Bedford. The views expressed here are the author's own.