Maine Firefighting Foam Spill: Water Samples Below Dangerous Chemical Guidelines

Officials continue to monitor PFAS levels after 1,400-gallon foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.

The spill involved a fire suppression system discharging over 1,400 gallons of foam concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons of water.
PFAS, chemicals linked to health issues like cancer, were found in the foam; however, water samples remain below dangerous levels.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will test 34 water supplies every three months for a year to monitor PFAS levels.
Surface water concentrations are declining but have not yet returned to pre-spill levels, with ongoing testing to track trends.
Advisories against consuming freshwater fish and engaging in recreational activities in affected waters remain in place.