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Pa. to hold hearing on Columbia County groundwater contamination

State officials will accept public comment on contamination possibly traced to sewage-sludge spreading on agricultural properties; bottled water and treatment systems have been provided to affected residents.

Published May 8, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host a public hearing Monday, May 11, to discuss groundwater contamination affecting North Centre Township and surrounding municipalities in Columbia County.