Recently, Gore submitted a groundwater investigation work plan to the MDE to install eight groundwater monitoring wells for the purposes of collecting groundwater samples around the Elk Mills 5 facility. The MDE approved this work plan, and monitoring well installation is expected to start in late February and into March. During this time, Associates may notice a drill rig and contractors support vehicles throughout the EM 5 area.
This work is in line with our stepwise, data-driven approach, which utilizes groundwater laboratory analytical results and science to guide our ongoing efforts. We will continue to work with the MDE and plan to make decisions on next steps using this groundwater data.