Harford County opens Maryland’s first PFAS testing lab in Abingdon

Harford County opens Maryland’s first PFAS testing lab in Abingdon

Harford County is making history—becoming the first in Maryland to operate its own state-certified lab to test for PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals.” County Executive Bob Cassilly says the move means faster results, lower costs, and safer drinking water for more than 130,000 customers. PFAS are man-made chemicals linked to potential health concerns, but Harford officials say testing has consistently come in well below federal limits. The n…

Harford County lab tests public water for PFAS 'forever chemicals'

Harford County is cutting the time it takes to test its public water for “forever chemicals” from weeks to days. Harford recently became the first county in Maryland to operate its own state-certified laboratory able to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a type of long-lasting man-made chemicals that are difficult to remove from the environment. These chemicals may also lead to increased risk for negative health effec…