Table · dataset · 2024
PFAS in Cape Cod Private Wells: New Findings from STEEP’s Private Well Study on Cape Cod
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<p dir="ltr">Key Findings: In 2021, STEEP tested water samples from 65 private wells in 12 towns across Cape Cod.
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About 94% of wells had detectable levels of at least one PFAS chemical. The percentage of wells with detectable levels of at least one PFAS chemical varied slightly across different parts of the Cape, from 91% in the Lower Cape to 100% in the Upper Cape.
Wells with higher levels of nitrate had higher levels of PFAS. Since nitrate is an indicator of septic system impact, this suggests that septic systems are an important source of PFAS in groundwater. One well exceeded the Massachusetts state drinking water standard for six common PFAS chemicals (“PFAS6”).
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As of March 2024, there are no federal drinking water standards for PFAS.</p>
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