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Blackstone water report: PFAS readings rise at two wells; crews respond to leaks and sewer blockages
Summary
Water & Sewer Department staff reported Feb. 13 that PFAS readings rose at Well 2 and Well 7, Well 5 was cleaned and returned to service, crews addressed multiple water main breaks and discolored water calls, and sewer crews continue work on a recurring blockage on Meadow Lane attributed to inappropriate items being flushed.
Water and sewer staff reported multiple operational issues and test results to the Town of Blackstone Water & Sewer Commission on Feb. 13.
In routine sampling, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) readings increased year-over-year at some wells. The commission record shows Well 2 measured about 8.2 (units not specified in transcript) in 02/2024 and rose to about 20.7 in 02/2025; Well 7 measured about 10.5 last year and was reported at 21.7 in the first test this year, with a retest a week later at 18.3. Staff said PFAS testing is required yearly for all wells;…
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