Towns in Ulster County early response to the Leachate Loophole report

 

It’s encouraging to see the impact of our Leachate Loophole report. After reviewing our report, the City of Kingston, located in Ulster County, NY,  stopped accepting leachate from the Town of Hurley’s Superfund landfill—prompting important conversations and progress. We helped connect the town with engineers working on onsite treatment technologies, including one system we recently visited that removes up to 18 PFAS chemicals.

While it’s a step forward, our goal remains: we want technologies that can treat toxic leachate to potable standards. Waste systems took decades to build, and solutions will take time too. Recognizing how landfills and drinking water are connected is progress in itself.

We applaud both the City of Kingston Mayor Steve Noble and Town of Hurley Supervisor Mike Boms for their swift response and leadership.

(Photo: StreamGo system set up in the Town of Hurley.  Credit: Rebecca Martin)