Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination


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The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.

According to the complaint, the Village of Hempstead operates a public drinking water system serving approximately 60,000 customers. The lawsuit states that its groundwater wells have been contaminated with 1,4-Dioxane and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which were allegedly released through industrial processes at the defendants’ facilities. These substances have been identified as potential health risks and are subject to increasing regulatory attention.

The Village seeks to recover costs associated with addressing the contamination under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The requested relief includes reimbursement for investigation expenses, remedial measures, and long-term monitoring to ensure safe drinking water. The Village also seeks funding for treatment facilities to remove the substances from its water supply.

The plaintiff is represented by attorneys from Napoli Shkolnik PLLC. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under Case ID 2:25-cv-04571.

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