Wilmington Selectmen To Discuss PFAS Again Monday

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington's Board of Selectmen will again discuss the high PFAS level in a recent water sample at their meeting Monday, according to the meeting agenda.

The sample, taken at the Sargent Water Treatment Plant on Oct. 6, contained 20.6 parts per trillion of PFAS, above the 20 parts per trillion state standard for the family of chemical compounds known as "forever chemicals,"

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After the test result was reported by the town Oct. 18, the Department of Public Works took action, according to a letter sent to the Board of Selectmen. One of the three wells at the Plant was shut off, a replacement for the plant's "Granular Activated Carbon" treatment method was ordered and more water was taken from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

A new sample taken from the same plant Oct. 21 contained 16.5 parts per trillion of PFAS, back below the standard.

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But the matter is not closed: According to the agenda, the board will hear an update from the town manager on the PFAS situation.

The board will also go into executive session to discuss "multi district litigation relative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)." No other information was available on the litigation.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.