For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 25, 2026

County Officials and Partner Organizations to Hold Virtual Community Meeting on July 1 to Provide Information and Answer Questions About Recent PFAS Contamination in North Potomac

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are hosting a virtual community meeting from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to continue informing the public about the PFAS contamination and health advisory in the area near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue. 

Montgomery County recently notified residents about elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” that were detected by the Maryland Department of the Environment in a small stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in North Potomac.

Out of an abundance of caution, DHHS issued a localized Public Health Advisory for the affected stream and pond areas. 

The meeting is intended for people who were unable to attend the in-person meeting on June 17 or who would like to ask additional questions.

 Speakers include:

•  DEP Director Jennifer Macedonia
•  DEP Watershed Division Chief Amy Stevens
•  Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis
•  WSSC Water PFAS Program Manager Laura O’Donnell 

Register here for the Zoom meeting. 

For more information, visit the PFAS web page at montgomerycountymd.gov/PFAS.

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Media Contact: Cindy Peña, Celinda.Pena@montgomerycountymd.gov, 202-875-1563