09/11/2026
The Town of Hardwick is diligently responding in a responsible, scientific, and methodical manner to the recent discovery of PFAS 6/Groundwater contamination. The discovery of PFAS 6 within the last few weeks in the monitoring wells that are above the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) drinking water standards has triggered a series of actions that are required under state law. The PFAS 6 is not new, just newly discovered. It has been likely present for decades on the site. We do not know the source at this time but are investigating the cause linked to an old landfill located in the vicinity of the Hardwick Farmer’s Coop. At this time, the Board of Health has engaged the services of a Licensed Site Professional who will work closely with the DEP to follow proper procedures to protect Human Health and Safety. It is only with professional guidance that we will find the best scientifically based path forward to remedy the problem. Patience and civility will be required to accomplish this goal. The Town of Hardwick working in conjunction between the Board of Health and Town Administration, are actively working to protect the health of our fellow town residents within the confines of the law, working with town and state government and experts in the field-as expeditiously as possible.
NOTE: Water districts are not impacted by the PFAS 6. They were found in wells that were tested.