2 Wells In Wrightstown Test Above Acceptable PFAS Levels: Township

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — Two wells in the Williams Avenue section of the township have tested over the acceptable levels for PFAS and nitrates, the township posted on social media on Thursday.

According to the township, notification letters have been sent to neighbors living within 1,000 feet of the properties.

The township has also been notified by residents in the rental area that their wells have also tested above levels.

“Most of the numbers we have seen are slightly above the levels and not at the levels as other parts of the region have been in recent years where remediation was done or is underway at extremely high levels,” the township said.

While it is not a requirement of the township, DEP and EPA recommend annual water tests on well water.

“If your water does test above the levels for any contaminant, the township has collected a number of sites of factual resources to educate residents on what the levels mean and what treatment options are out there if necessary," the township said in its posting. "Please visit our website at this link for more information."

In addition, the township said it is important to follow these tips, which can limit any containment to wells and the surrounding areas:

• Make sure to maintain your septic systems. The township requires septic pumping every 3 years and a septic receipt to be sent to the township for proof of pumping.
• Keep hazardous chemicals out of septic systems and away from your well. If a slip of any kind happens on your property, please make sure the hazardous material is cleaned up properly.
• Be careful with any materials near your well that could cause contamination like fuel tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that are used on your lawn, and swimming pool chemicals.
• Also, please make sure you dispose of any hazardous materials properly. Bucks County hosts several events throughout the year (the next one is October 25th).
• Do not dispose of any medications down the drain or in the trash. Unused medications can be dropped off at the Newtown Township Police Department or at many pharmacy locations. The Drug Take Back will take place on October 25.