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Charlestown EAC proposes two PFAS education sessions for residents
Summary
The Charlestown Environmental Advisory Committee agreed to organize two PFAS education sessions — one on PFAS in public water and one focused on private wells and home filtration — and asked Vice Chair Dan Walker to contact two potential presenters to tailor the outreach to local residents.
The Charlestown Township Environmental Advisory Committee on Jan. 12 agreed to pursue a two-part public education effort on PFAS, the committee said. Vice Chair Dan Walker will contact Greg Nesspor and Dave Rustay to explore presentations that are less technical and more tailored to Charlestown residents; Chair Carol Armstrong will coordinate with watershed stewards.
The sessions are planned as two complementary offerings: one to explain PFAS in public water supplies and broader contamination issues, and a second aimed at private-well owners that would cover testing and household filtration options. The committee emphasized the need for accessible, practical guidance rather than highly technical material. No dates or budgets were set during the meeting.
Why it matters: PFAS are persistent chemicals sometimes found in drinking water and private wells; local residents relying on wells may have limited access to testing and filtration guidance. The EAC noted the outreach would be educational only — further action would depend on interest, speaker availability and coordination with watershed partners.
Next steps: Walker will reach out to Nesspor and Rustay about presenting; Armstrong will contact watershed stewards to help publicize and coordinate the sessions. The committee did not set definitive dates or a venue at the meeting.
