Resource Page for Residents Seeking Information about Town Center DES Investigation

 

Resource Page for Residents Seeking Information about Town Center DES Investigation

The Town of Stratham has been notified of a groundwater contamination notification being sent to approximately 30 residents in the area of Town Center.  This web page has been established by the Town as a repository for information is receives relative to the process underway at DES to respond to the issue.  The letter includes more information about the exceedance of the contaminant, Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).  The investigation to the contamination is in very early stages as more information becomes available this page will be updated.

DES Sample letter sent to approximately 30 public water systems and private home wells in Stratham.  The letter contains contact information for DES.

Government Resources regarding  Poly- and Per-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS or PFCs)

From NH DES

In-Home Water Filtration

Options for PFCs in Household Drinking Water

https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/documents/pfoa-inhome-t...

From NH DHHS

Poly- and Per-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS or PFCs)

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/pfcs/index.htm

General Well Info - Information on how to test, what to test for, how to treat, when to test.

David Moore
Town Administrator
Town of Stratham, NH
10 Bunker Hill Road
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-7391 ext. 181