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    For more information on PFAS contaminants, what Pennsylvania is doing on a state level, the PFAS Action Team, and more, please visit: dep.pa.gov/pfas

    Site Facts

    Municipality/County: Chanceford Township, York County

    HSCA site since: 2024

    Primary Contaminants of Concern: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) PFOA and PFOS are part of a larger class of chemicals known as Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

    Why is DEP Investigating?

    • On January 14, 2023 Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board established a State Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 14 nanograms per liter (ng/L) for PFOA and 18 ng/L for PFOS. DEP’s HSCA section has identified water above the MCLs within the Site area.
    • In March 2024, DEP was notified that a regulated supply well servicing the Clearview Elementary School was found to contain concentrations of PFOA and PFOS that exceeded the MCLs for PFOA and PFOS.
    • DEP will investigate groundwater in the area to determine the extent of PFOA and PFOS in the aquifer underlying the area.

    DEP’s Current Investigation and Response

    • On March 7th, 2024, DEP coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to procure and deliver approximately 1600 gallons of potable water to be distributed in 16oz bottles to the staff and students of the School. DEP will continue to procure and deliver additional bottled water to meet the needs of the school through April 6th, 2024.
    • DEP anticipates starting site assessment activities in late summer of 2024

    Source Investigation

    • DEP is looking into all Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs). If you have any information related to any potential sources of PFAS contamination, please feel free to provide that information to DEP using the contact information at the bottom of this page.

    Contacting DEP

    Please direct correspondence or inquiries to one of the following:
    Site Information: Crystal Wolf, Site Project Officer, at 717-705-7751 or crywolf@pa.gov

    Community and Media Relations: John Repetz, Community Relations Coordinator, at 717-705-4904 or jrepetz@pa.gov

    Legislative Inquiries: Noah Fatzinger, Local Government Liaison at nfatzinger@pa.gov

    Municipality Information

    Chanceford Township
    33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd.
    Brogue, PA 17309
    Office Hours: M – Th 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Fridays Vary)
    (717)-927-6401
    https://www.chancefordtwp.com/

    State Legislator Information

    PA Senator - Senate District 28
    Senator Mike Regan

    Senator Mike Regan
    1 East Harrisburg Street
    Dillsburg, PA 17019
    (717) 432-1730
    Fax: (717) 432-1733

    Senator Mike Regan
    Senate Box 203031
    Harrisburg, PA 17120-3031
    Room: 171 Main Capitol
    (717) 787-8524

    PA Representative - House District 94
    Hon. Wendy Fink

    Hon. Wendy Fink
    100 Redco Avenue
    Red Lion, PA 17356
    (717) 244-9232
    Fax: (717) 244-1714

    Hon. Wendy Fink
    410 Irvis Office Building
    P.O. Box 202094
    Harrisburg, PA 17120-2094
    (717) 783-6426
    Fax: (717) 783-7655