Cherry Hill Site
The site plays a central role in materials innovation, testing, and small-batch production for advanced applications.
About the Cherry Hill Site
Located on Singerly Road in Elkton, Cherry Hill is Gore’s oldest manufacturing and research location in Cecil County.
Our Cherry Hill site plays a key role in the development of materials that are later transferred to other facilities for end-product manufacturing. The site supports product innovation, materials testing, and small-scale production across multiple business divisions. It is home to advanced laboratories, pilot-scale equipment, and experienced technical teams with deep institutional knowledge.
What We’re Testing For
- We are conducting a site-wide investigation for the presence of PFOA (a type of PFAS) in both groundwater and soil
- All sampling and analysis is done in close collaboration with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
Recent Testing Activities
- Jan 2025: Completed expansion of transition zone and bedrock monitoring wells
- Dec 2024: Analyzed groundwater samples from over 30 wells with varying PFOA concentration levels
- Fall 2024: Conducted over 25 soil borings across Cherry Hill facility grounds
Stay Informed
- This page will continue to be updated with the latest data and actions taken at the Cherry Hill Campus
- Have a question? Reach us anytime at: [email protected]
Monitoring Well Locations
Groundwater Monitoring Well Results Map
This map shows where Gore has measured PFOA concentrations in groundwater and how those results vary:
Soil Sampling Locations
Monitoring Well Locations
Residential Well Sampling Area
An Overview of Monitoring Activity
- Over 30 monitoring wells have been installed around the Cherry Hill facility — including shallow, bedrock, and transition zone wells to track PFOA at multiple depths.
- Wells are placed strategically near streams, ditches, and farmland. This ensures Gore and regulators can observe how PFOA behaves in varied soil types and water conditions.
- Groundwater data is color-coded by PFOA concentration so trends can be easily identified — from low levels near the detection limit to elevated readings that require additional focus.
- Soil borings across the Cherry Hill campus help assess whether any residual PFOA remains in the surface environment and whether that could impact groundwater over time.
- A residential sampling area was defined around the campus, and Gore has offered private well testing to nearby homes to provide reassurance and information to the community.
Latest Testing Updates
About the Campus
Gore’s Cherry Hill facility, located on Singerly Road in Elkton, MD, serves as a major R&D hub for Gore and is one of the company’s longest-standing sites. It plays a central role in materials innovation, testing, and small-batch production for advanced applications.
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.