Fair Hill
About the Fair Hill Site
- Home to operations focused on performance solutions
- Supports product development and manufacturing of industrial and electronic products
What We’re Testing For
- We’re actively investigating groundwater and soil near the Fair Hill site for the presence of PFOA (a type of PFAS)
- All sampling and analysis are conducted in close coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
Recent Testing Activities
- Jan 2025: Installed 4 new monitoring wells near the southern boundary of the site
- Nov 2024: Conducted residential well sampling at nearby properties west of the site
- July 2024: Collected 7 soil borings to assess subsurface conditions
Stay Informed
- This page will continue to be updated with the latest data and actions taken at the Fair Hill site
- Have a question? Reach us anytime at: [email protected]
Monitoring Well Locations
This aerial image shows the Fair Hill site in Cecil County and highlights Gore’s environmental monitoring efforts — specifically tracking groundwater near the site:
- Bedrock Monitoring Well:
- Deep wells used to sample groundwater in bedrock layers, helps track whether PFOA may have reached lower aquifers beneath the surface.
- Shallow Monitoring Well:
- Installed closer to the ground surface, these wells monitor upper groundwater zones where PFOA may first appear from surface runoff or infiltration.
- Aquifer Test Well:
- These wells are used to study how water moves underground, helping confirm flow direction and speed to better understand possible PFOA migration.
- Property Lines:
- Boundaries outline the limits of Gore’s Fair Hill property, helping distinguish where sampling is conducted onsite vs. nearby areas.
Groundwater Monitoring Well Results Map
Ground Water Monitoring Well Locations
Residential Well Sampling Included in Site Plan
An Overview of Monitoring Activity
- Gore has installed 17 monitoring wells around the Fair Hill facility. Wells include both shallow and deep and consist of bedrock wells and aquifer test wells for flow studies.
- Wells are positioned near streams and wooded areas west and south of the site. This helps identify if PFOA may be moving through the soil or entering nearby water channels during seasonal shifts.
- Aquifer pump test wells allow us to track groundwater flow direction. These wells help determine how fast and in which direction groundwater is moving, critical for deciding where additional testing or mitigation might be needed.
- Nearby residents are included in testing efforts. A designated sampling area surrounds the Fair Hill site, with Gore offering testing to private well owners in the community as a precautionary measure.
- The wooded and rural nature of Fair Hill makes wide monitoring important. Groundwater may move unpredictably in this environment, so Gore’s network of wells covers multiple elevations and landscape types.
Latest Testing Updates
About the Campus
Gore’s Fair Hill facility is located in a rural area of Cecil County and is surrounded by farmland, woodlands, and a mix of residential properties. The site plays a critical role in the development and production of Gore’s filtration and electronic products. Given the surrounding environment, Gore has expanded its groundwater and soil monitoring efforts in the area — both onsite and in nearby residential zones — as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.
Facilities
Learn more about the investigations we conducted in each of our Cecil County facilities:
Additional Resources
To learn more about our community efforts and find resources to help address PFAS-related concerns, visit our News & Updates or FAQs.