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Barnstable County launches ARPA‑funded pilot to test private wells for PFAS; 270 free analyses available
Summary
An ARPA‑funded pilot will provide up to 270 free private‑well analyses across Barnstable County to collect baseline data on PFAS and other drinking‑water parameters; the program is voluntary, will pre‑screen applicants, and sets reporting thresholds and DEP notification procedures for high results.
Barnstable County detailed an ARPA‑funded private‑well testing pilot on May 28 designed to collect baseline water‑quality data across the Cape and to provide free testing to a limited number of volunteer households.
Katie O’Neil, shared‑services program manager, and Bill Phelps of Tetra Tech described the program mechanics, goals and data‑handling procedures. O’Neil said the project evolved into a broader baseline study that now tests about 11 parameters and is intended to inform outreach, remediation planning and potential follow‑up investigations. "This project is funded through ARPA... it's a volunteer program and would save residents about $450 on the test," she told commissioners.
Program scope and process
- Sample availability and target population: The pilot initially…
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