In early 2014, it was discovered that the residents of Hoosick Falls were drinking from a municipal water supply contaminated with PFOA. After over two years of work, the tap water filters at PFOA non-detect, but the community is wary. Through multiple methods, we found that residents hold many stakeholders accountable and, in many cases, the loyalty to Hoosick Falls is stronger than the fear of PFOA contamination. Unfortunately, the damage to Hoosick Falls is irrevocable, and the path to restoration for Hoosick Falls is unclear.
