Fairfield public hearing on waters system report is March 23

FAIRFIELD — The town will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, to discuss the recently copleted report by Dirigo Engineering and options for extending public drinking water.
The meeting will be at Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St. Members of the public will have the opportunity to review potential changes to public water infrastructure within the town.
Community members and residents are encouraged to attend in-person, with a virtual hearing option available as well.
“Providing a public forum for the town’s residents to understand the proposed project and report will assist the town of Fairfield in educating the public, achieving clean drinking water goals, and addressing impacts related to PFAS contamination,” Town Manager Michelle Flewelling said. “The town’s priority is and will continue to be the well-being of its residents, and allowing the public to ask questions and submit feedback will help address this challenge going forward.”
Hired through a recent RFQ process, Dirigo Engineering has completed a feasibility report to assist the town with determining necessary water infrastructure extensions needed within the bounds of the municipality. Dirigo Engineering, based in Fairfield, is a consulting firm that provides professional services through civil engineering, with specialties including wastewater engineering, environmental services, and water supply engineering.
Additional information regarding the municipality’s ongoing PFAS investigation, including the Dirigo Engineering Report, can be found on the town’s website, fairfieldme.com.