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County laboratory seeks full-time PFAS chemist as testing demand grows
Summary
Barnstable County health and environment officials told the finance committee the county lab needs a full-time PFAS chemist to maintain certification and meet growing local demand, including an ARPA-funded private-well testing program of about 300 wells.
Barnstable County health and environment staff asked the finance committee to approve a full-time PFAS chemist position, saying certification requirements and rising sample volumes make the job a full-time necessity.
"Public water suppliers are regulated by the state and required to test for PFAS," the county laboratory director, Mr. White, told the committee. He said private-well testing depends on town rules and demand; some towns are considering requirements for real-estate transfers. The county has…
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