BRUNSWICK, Maine — Brunswick Landing officials are seeking millions in state funding to help clean up toxic compounds in its hangars following a serious spill of firefighting foam on Aug. 19.
Meanwhile, scientists are working to determine what levels of PFAS chemicals are being released into waterways that eventually flow into Casco Bay, putting marine life and sensitive shellfish beds at risk of contamination.
Scientists were well into the second year of gathering data on PFAS levels in Casco Bay when more than 14,000 gallons of firefighting foam accidentally discharged at the Brunswick Executive Airport…