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Public hearing on Washington County biosolids moratorium draws residents and wastewater experts; supervisors table measure for one month
Summary
At a public hearing on Introductory Local Law I of 2025 — a proposed six-month moratorium on importing biosolids for land application — residents urged precaution and quarterly PFAS testing while a county wastewater representative said the draft lacks enforceable authority; the board voted to table the measure for one month to address enforcement and scope.
A public hearing on a proposed six-month moratorium on purchase and application of biosolids from outside Washington County drew residents, a wastewater district representative and county supervisors on Jan. 20.
Ronald Atkinson of Hudson Falls told the board he supported the moratorium as a precautionary step and urged more rigorous testing. He cited a July 2023 lab result that showed PFOS at 7.75 and said PFOA was not detected, adding that “low levels can build up” and asking the county to adopt testing and monitoring that would track changes over time. Atkinson also urged inclusion of composted in‑county biosolids in any controls and mentioned state action and grant funding available to support remediation and upgrades.
Matt Fuller, who identified himself as representing Washington County Sewer Districts 1 and 2, said he was not categorically opposed to addressing PFAS but…
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