US EditionA Maine compost operation heavily contaminated by PFAS is closing
Casella plans full closure by mid-2026 due to PFAS levels up to 54,448 ppt in compost, reflecting challenges in remediation and regulatory compliance, officials said.
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Casella compost operation contaminated by PFAS is closing
Compost is loaded into a truck at Hawk Ridge Compost Facility in Unity Township in September 2020. Photo courtesy Casella Organics.This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donation to The Monitor. Read more about the partnership. Casella Wa…
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