Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - Waiting for updates on PFAS remediation, Merrimack strives to keep contaminated dirt contained

Waiting for updates on PFAS remediation, Merrimack strives to keep contaminated dirt contained

29 Sep 2025 10:21 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

In the greater Merrimack area, where toxic forever chemicals are concentrated throughout the soil and a long-term cleanup plan is yet to materialize, keeping the contamination local is the best many feel they can do for now. But how well that’s working isn’t clear and guidance is scarce, creating headaches for developers and concern for activists.