Since 2019, DEP in New Jersey has been investigating PFAS water pollution in Washington Township in Warren County. John Lombard, one of the affected residents in the area, has been criticizing the state and town's response. Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com

Knock on the door near the end of Rymon Road and ask about water pollution. You will get knowing laughter and unique stories.

Carcinogens from a family of chemicals called PFAS have contaminated groundwater—wells, drinking water—in this small corner of Washingtontown for two years. I have been driving along Highway 57 from Philipsburg in Warren County for about 20 years. minute. Until this year, some people on the nearby streets knew that their houses were in danger.

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