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Local waterman warns of PFAS levels in biosolids, urges county ordinance mirroring Lancaster/Northumberland
Summary
A presentation to the board highlighted tests indicating elevated PFAS in waterways and wells near biosolids application fields and recommended the county consider an ordinance mirroring neighboring counties to limit biosolids applications until state action arrives.
Michael Lightfoot, a local waterman and resident of Jackson Creek, told the Board of Supervisors April 14 that testing conducted by advocacy groups and state agencies shows per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at levels far above EPA guidance in some wastewater-sludge (biosolids) applications and nearby waters. He urged the board to consider adopting local controls similar to ordinances in Lancaster and Northumberland counties while the General Assembly and state agencies continue work on statewide rules.
Lightfoot said Maryland’s regulator paused new biosolids permits last year after testing found several sewage treatment plants with PFAS concentrations “thousands of times” above the EPA’s recommended levels. He said…
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