December 21, 2025

Aerial map of the closed Boyertown landfill area in Douglass Township

PFAS Contamination Found Near Closed Boyertown Landfill in Douglass Township

New environmental testing near the closed Boyertown Landfill in Douglass Township has identified elevated levels of PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” raising concerns for nearby homeowners and residents who rely on private wells. The findings are part of ongoing investigations into contamination from the former landfill, which operated from the 1950s through 1987 and accepted both...