SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The Town Council discussed water contamination at its meeting Tuesday.
The council was informed of the well’s contents on Monday, Sept. 10.
The same contamination issue plagued the Hooper Sands area in the late 1990s, according to Kareckas.
“For a couple of years, people in the area had to drink bottled water,” he said.
Councilor Mallory Cook asked if contamination may be more widespread “than it was before.” “It is a possibility,” Councilor Russell Abell said.
Such an ordinance would require residents to use water supplied by the town’s Water Department.
In addition, any building permits issued for the Hooper Sands area would require the installation of town water.
Abell urged research be conducted on who is responsible for dealing with the contamination issue.
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth said “testing of other (water) wells in the vicinity” will be undertaken by the town.
Sealed bids at a minimum of $100,000 will be opened at the council’s Oct. 23 meeting for the property’s remaining 9.5 acres.