Contamination Concerns Rise at East Hampton Energy Storage Facilities
The East Hampton Energy Storage Center's recent fire has raised alarms about groundwater contamination from perfluoropropionic acid. A lawsuit by the Suffolk County Water Authority highlights potential risks posed by similar facilities in the area, including one operated by NextEra Energy.
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A lawsuit filed by the Suffolk County Water Authority alleges that the East Hampton Energy Storage Center leaked perfluoropropionic acid into local groundwater following a fire in 2023. Another facility owned by NextEra Energy, located near Fort Pond, has similar concerns; it began operations in early 2019 after a split vote approved its construction in 2017.
Environmental assessments conducted at the time indicated minimal impact on public water supplies and natural resources. However, the East Hampton fire has raised questions about emergency preparedness and potential environmental hazards.
State officials are investigating the source of the contamination, considering factors like a past plane crash nearby. The Suffolk County Water Authority has stated that groundwater flow does not change direction, countering other claims about contamination sources.
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