Welcome. This website will be used to update interested parties on NHDES’ current investigation into the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in New Hampshire. You can access our previous webpage for archived information: https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pfoa.htm.
Status Report on the Occurrence of PFAS Contamination in NH, December 1, 2020
Pursuant to the Laws of the State of New Hampshire, January Session of 2018 Chapter 306:2 (HB 1766), NHDES submitted an update to a June 2020 report, which satisfies the twice yearly reporting to the Legislature, on the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Hampshire. To view the report: Statewide PFAS Occurrence Read More
NH Class B Foam Survey Report
During the 2019 legislative season, the NH Legislature adopted Senate Bill 257 relative to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (also known as PFAS) in firefighting foam. RSA 154:8-b, effective September 3, 2019, among other things, required the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to survey municipalities throughout the state on the quantitative stock of legacy Read More
Overview of the NH ATSDR APPLETREE Cooperative Agreement – YouTube Video
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and Department of Health and Human Services held a virtual information session about a cooperative agreement between the State of New Hampshire and the CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This cooperative agreement provides support Read More
Overview of the NH ATSDR APPLETREE Cooperative Agreement on Dec. 16
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. there will be a virtual information session about a cooperative agreement between the State of New Hampshire and the CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This cooperative agreement provides support to communities concerned about exposure to environmental hazards, such as chemical contaminants. Read More
Saint-Gobain Submitted Addendum 4 to the Water Supply Well Sampling Program
Saint-Gobain submitted Addendum 4 to the Water Supply Well Sampling Program on September 25, 2020. The Sampling Program is outlined in a Work Plan submitted on behalf of Saint-Gobain by Golder Associates, Inc. (Golder) on September 30, 2019 and in four addenda: Addendum 1 dated November 1, 2019 Addendum 2 dated December 16, 2019 Addendum Read More
Decision on Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
On September 10th, the Director of the NHDES Air Resources Division (Director) issued a Findings of Fact and Director’s Decision (FOF/DD) in the matter of a Variance Petition (Petition) submitted by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) in Merrimack, NH. After considering the information submitted in the Petition, written comments, and oral testimony received at an August Read More
Closure of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Variance Petition Public Hearing
On Wednesday August 19, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the NHDES Air Resources Division took the Public Hearing on a Variance Petition for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, that was conducted on August 5, 2020, out of recess. NHDES provided a brief status update and announced the closure of the Public Hearing. A recording of the Read More
Closing of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Variance Petition Public Hearing, August 19, 2020
On August 5, 2020, NHDES conducted a public hearing (utilizing the GoToWebinar platform, in accordance with the Governor’s Emergency Order) to solicit comments on the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics variance petition. During the public hearing, NHDES extended the public comment period to receive written comments until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Due to a Read More
Recording of the Public Hearing Regarding the Saint-Gobain Variance Petition – Open for Comment Until 8/12
NHDES conducted a virtual public hearing on August 5, 2020 to solicit comments on the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics variance petition. In anticipation of potential technical issues or the fact that an electronic hearing format is new and may provide an obstacle for some people to access, NHDES is keeping the public record open for written Read More
Information Regarding the August 5, 2020 Public Hearing: Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Information Regarding the August 5, 2020 Public Hearing Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics What is the purpose of the variance petition? Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (“Saint-Gobain”) requested a variance of the February 11, 2021, deadline (“Deadline”), set pursuant to RSA 125-C:10-e and the terms of Temporary Permit No. TP-0256 (the “Permit”) issued on February 11, Read More