Information on various issues that affect the health of our Watershed.
- PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of thousands of synthetic, toxic chemicals found in a variety of ubiquitous household items such as stain-resistant fabrics, non-stick cookware and personal care products.” (VT Digger article on recent study)
There is growing concern over PFAS entering our waterways. HooRWA has concerns about these forever chemicals in the Watershed. And what one community chooses to do, affects communities downstream ~ so we are really all in this together.
Here are some links so that we can all educate ourselves on how each state in the Hoosic River Watershed is addressing the issue of PFAS.- Review EPA’s “PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation“
- Read MA DEP’s 2023 report on “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Free Laboratory Analyses Program for Public Water Suppliers and Private Wells“
- Read NY DEC’s Response to PFAS Contamination
- Read how VT DEC is addressing PFAS
- On March 17, 2025 students from Bennington College completed a study on PFAS in Bennington residents’ wells.
- Looking for products that are labeled as PFAS-Free? Check out pfascentral.org/pfas-free-products
- Plastics in our waterways: Review Single Use Plastics factsheet and Beyond Plastics factsheet
- Zebra Mussels