Pine Plains water operator reports no PFAS/PFOA detections; sampling frequency reduced
Summary
Water engineer told the board average pumping is about 60,000 gallons per day and that Duchess County approved reducing PFAS/PFOA sampling to once every three years after four years of non-detections; staff noted sample costs of about $1,000 per well.
The town’s water engineer reported that average flow remains steady at roughly 60,000 gallons per day and that several routine meter replacements and utility markouts occurred during the month.
The engineer said Duchess County Department of Health has approved a reduction in PFAS/PFOA and dioxin sampling frequency to once every three years after water samples taken over the previous four years showed no detections of those contaminants. "You're currently pumping about 60,000 down per day," the engineer said while explaining the sampling history and cost implications.
The engineer noted that PFAS/PFOA tests are expensive (about $1,000 per well) and that the town continues to perform other required monthly and seasonal tests for disinfection byproducts, nitrates and other contaminants. Annual water quality reports are filed with the Department of Health and posted to the town website for users.
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