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County hires firm for PFAS mitigation planning at two wells; designs due for 2027 compliance
Summary
Washington County approved a $69,350 contract with Bukhart Horn to produce a PFAS mitigation plan for Mount Etna and Sandy Hook wells. State limits expected in 2027 require mitigation plans in 2026 and implementation by 2027, county staff said; other engineering bids were substantially higher.
The county approved a proposal from Bukhart Horn in the amount of $69,350 to prepare a PFAS mitigation plan for the Mount Etna and Sandy Hook wells.
Deputy Director Joe Moss said Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) notified the county in 2024 that raw water from both wells tested positive for PFAS, a class of synthetic…
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