The incident is the largest spill of its kind in Maine's history and the sixth largest in the country in the last 30 years, a group of lawmakers said.
Melanie Loyzim, the commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, said at a press conference last month that the foam 'made its way into the sewer system with some overflowing into the storm water system.'
The Navy had planned to remove the fire suppression system at hangar 4 and other Brunswick facilities this month, the lawmakers wrote. 'We are further concerned that thousands of gallons of AFFF remain on site as part of the fire suppression systems in addition.'
According to the Town of Brunswick's website: 'The areas surrounding the hangar have been cleaned, assessed, and are safe to be walked and driven on. The affected stormwater drains have been jetted clean.'
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