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After Bennington findings, DEC offers guidance for private well testing and treatment
Summary
DEC staff described randomized and targeted well testing after elevated PFAS in Bennington, explained when the state will assist sampling, and said private testing typically costs $300–$500; carbon filtration can treat drinking water though household systems are costly.
A Department of Environmental Conservation official urged residents concerned about local PFAS exposures to test their private wells and described how the agency supports sampling and interpretation.
Matt of DEC said randomized statewide testing and targeted follow-ups revealed clusters of elevated readings in Bennington that prompted expanded sampling. "We could certainly help you... We can tell you where to do…
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