County Clean Water Center highlights awards, lab services and a free sample courier program

Sep 3, 2026

Barnstable County's Clean Water Center director outlined wastewater programs, announced the inaugural 'Ripple Effect' awards recognizing three regional leaders, and county lab staff updated the assembly on beach monitoring, private well testing and PFAS testing; a courier program allows free sample drop-off at designated town locations.

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The assembly heard from Assistant Regional Administrator Vera Harik that Clean Water Center Director Brian Baumgartel provided an overview of the center's wastewater treatment work and introduced the inaugural 'Ripple Effect' awards recognizing regional contributions to water quality.

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