Commitment to Our Neighbors

As Gore Associates, we approach our responsibility as environmental stewards and good neighbors with utmost seriousness.

Since February 2023, Gore has worked proactively and in close coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to assess the presence of a chemical known as PFOA in groundwater near several of our Elkton, MD facilities.

As part of this work, we hired global, independent environmental consulting firm Arcadis to conduct sampling at these facilities. Using a thoughtful, stepwise approach, and with data and science guiding our decisions, we have expanded the sampling to certain neighboring properties. At the onset of this work, Gore offered bottled water to every resident within the water sampling area of the work plan. Gore has also offered a Point-of-Entry Treatment (POET) water filtration system to the more than 130 residents who participated in our sampling efforts. These systems contain granular activated carbon tanks, an EPA Best Available Technology for the removal of many substances, including PFOA. Gore will pay for and install the POET systems, as well as maintain them for 10 years.

As a long-standing and committed member of the community, the well-being of our fellow Associates and neighbors is our priority.

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