PFAS Response Blog
News and announcements relating to the NHDES response to PFAS contamination.

Draft Air Permit Available for Public Comment
On May 19, 2023, NHDES released a draft state permit to operate for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) in Merrimack. The draft permit incorporates all regulatory requirements for the facility for manufacturing of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated fabrics and films including operation of air pollution control equipment for the purposes of removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Saint-Gobain
NHDES denial of Merrimack Cease and Desist Order to Saint Gobain Performance Plastics
Posted: March 19, 2021

Saint-Gobain
Consent Decree with Saint-Gobain Performace Plastics Related to Failure to Install Air Pollution Control Equipment
Posted: March 19, 2021

Blog
Status Report on the Occurrence of PFAS Contamination in NH, December 1, 2020
Posted: February 25, 2021

Firefighting Foam
NH Class B Foam Survey Report
Posted: February 01, 2021

ATSDR
Overview of the NH ATSDR APPLETREE Cooperative Agreement – YouTube Video
Posted: January 06, 2021

ATSDR
Overview of the NH ATSDR APPLETREE Cooperative Agreement on Dec. 16
Posted: December 15, 2020