Water Contamination Issue to Be Discussed Tuesday in Horsham

Another public information session will be held Tuesday to provide information on the actions taken in response to contaminants found in water wells near the former Willow Grove Naval Air Base.

Tuesday’s session is hosted by the U.S. Navy and will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Horsham Township Community Center, 1025 Horsham Rd.

In August, the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority announced it had taken two wells out of service due to elevated levels of perfluorinated compounds.

Perfluorinated compounds were once used in a variety of consumer products, such as fire-fighting foam, stain and water repellants, paper products, the lining of microwave popcorn bags, floor wax and non-stick cookware. In laboratory animals, PFOS can cause developmental, reproductive and other adverse effects, the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority said in a statement posted to the township’s website.

For more information about the public meeting, call (215) 897-4900.