Groveland Water and Sewer would like to share the following information about drinking water and PFAS regulations and remind residents of the options being considered by the commission.
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The current regulations for PFAS public drinking water standard or Maximum Contaminant Level (MMCL), as published in 2020 by EPA, is 20 nanograms per liter (ng/L) or parts per trillion (ppt) applicable to the community. This regulation takes into account the concentrations of six specific PFAS.
Groveland Water and Sewer has confirmed elevated levels of PFAS6 at wells 3 and 4 during routine monitoring for July 2024. However, Groveland is NOT in violation of drinking water regulations, as violations are based on three months of testing. Testing in July was reported to be 22.3 ng/L and August tested at 16.7 ng/L. Testing for September has been completed, Groveland Water and Sewer anticipates the results within a few weeks.
The Groveland Board of Water Commissioners is currently looking into multiple options to determine next steps. The goal is to find a solution with the least impact on residents and ratepayers. Options include:
- Building a water treatment/filtration plant in Groveland
- Purchasing water from a neighboring community
For additional information Superintendent Colin Stokes at 978-556-7219 or CStokes@Grovelandma.com
The EPA has adopted new PFAS regulation as of April 10, 2024, Massachusetts must adopt regulations at least as strict within 2 years, with the possibility of up to a 2-year extension beyond that.
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