PFAS in biosolids used on New Scotland farm match chemicals detected in Bethlehem water sources
Biosolids delivered to the farm may have violated state regulations.
Tag: Investigation
NYS DEC finds insufficient evidence to conduct biosolid investigation
State and county officials continue to point to each other when it comes to determining the safety of the Town ...
Albany County Legislature introduces new communication law in response to water issues
The proposed legislation, Local Law B for 2025, would require the Albany County Department of Health to notify county and ...
Water questions keep bubbling up: neither DEC or Albany County investigate cause of water contamination in New Scotland
Approximately two-thirds of a mile from Bethlehem's Vly Creek Reservoir
Bethlehem releases PFAS test results, reports compliance with drinking water standards, new compounds detected
all detected levels remain within federal and state drinking water standards, well tests positive
Total now 30 dead birds found on shoreline of Bethlehem Clapper Road water treatment plant reservoir
DEC found more than the original 12 when removing birds to test for avian flu
Albany County Health addressed separate water contamination events, connection not in scope of review
Health department did not draw a connection between the two after their timelines converged last October.
Bethlehem seeks answers on biosolids, well contamination near reservoir
Town Supervisor David VanLuven said the town has contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for details on ...
Update: More arrests made in BCHS swatting investigation
Authorities made two additional arrests in connection with a series of “swatting” incidents that targeted Bethlehem Central High School late ...
New Scotland supervisor raises concerns over biosolid use, calls for stronger regulations
Has strong concerns over the use of biosolids as fertilizer, citing emerging scientific research and potential long-term environmental impacts.
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