What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is rain and snow melt that could carry
pollutants into our local waterways and lakes.
Why Stormwater Matters
Stormwater can carry harmful pollutants into our storm drains where they can end up in the water we drink, swim in, boat on, and enjoy.
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Soap Suds
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Pet Droppings
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Fertilizers
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Engine Oil & Coolants
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Garbage
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Ice Melting Chemicals
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About BASWG
The Bangor Area Stormwater Group (BASWG) uses public education and sound science to improve regional water quality through collaborative stormwater management in the Greater Bangor Urbanized Areas.
Learn More About BASWG
Water districts across Maine annually test their drinking water for PFAS, or "forever chemicals". So far, 11 out of 12 water districts in Penobscot County have conducted these tests and 8 of them detected no PFAS in their drinking water. The remaining districts found relatively low levels of PFAS in their drinking water. Despite being a small amount of PFAS, officials are trying to determine where this PFAS may have originated. Read more about annual Penobscot County drinking water tests in the article below. bit.ly/3iosK7N
Most Penobscot County water supplies appear clear of PFAS. But there are surprises.
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By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Most water districts in Penobscot County are not finding “forever chemicals” in their drinking water supplies, but given laboratories can