PFAS in Massachusetts Water Systems
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has been identified in many public water systems throughout Massachusetts. This tool has been developed to keep you up to date on the latest results of PFAS testing in your town water and the impacts which PFAS has on your family’s health. The goal of the tool is to educate public water users so they may take the appropriate action in protecting their family from the harmful contaminant known as PFAS or “The Forever Chemical.”
Cick on any town in MA to retrieve the most recent results from water tests for PFAS.
Some towns have multiple water sources. You may be able to select alternate water sources for your town in the section below the map if data is available for that source.
Click on a spot on the map to get started and then scroll down to get more details on the findings.
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Town Shading
| PFAS6 > 70 ppt | |
| PFAS6 > 20 ppt | |
| PFAS6 < 20 ppt | |
| Tested – No PFAS | |
| Not Tested for PFAS |
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Summary of Findings
X district(s) service your town.
Showing results for X.
Click another district above to see results from that district.
PFAS Health Risks
Based on PFAS levels discovered in the PFAS TOWN
Your water is deemed HI
Major Health Risks
Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Pre- and Post-Natal
- Low birth weight
- Longer time to conceive
- Increased risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia in pregnant women
Chronic Damage
- Immune system response
- Reduced vaccine response
- Liver damage
- Thyroid disease
- Increased cholestrol levels
- Increased systemic inflammation
PFAS Health Risk Scale
Your water is deemed HI
Major Health Risks
Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Pre- and Post-Natal
- Low birth weight
- Longer time to conceive
- Increased risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia in pregnant women
Chronic Damage
- Immune system response
- Reduced vaccine response
- Liver damage
- Thyroid disease
- Increased cholestrol levels
- Increased systemic inflammation
PFAS Health Risk Scale
Your water is deemed HI
Major Health Risks
Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Pre- and Post-Natal
- Low birth weight
- Longer time to conceive
- Increased risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia in pregnant women
Chronic Damage
- Immune system response
- Reduced vaccine response
- Liver damage
- Thyroid disease
- Increased cholestrol levels
- Increased systemic inflammation
PFAS Health Risk Scale
PFAS was tested and its value is deemed not to be a health risk at this time. Come back again as new data becomes available periodically.
Check out the full set of tested contaminants on our home page.
PFAS not tested by this water source. Come back again as new data becomes available periodically.
Check out the full set of tested contaminants on our home page.
Options for Healthy Water
Best: Whole House Treatment Solutions
Backwashing Carbon Filtration System
Granular activated carbon/GAC Carbon-based filtration system traps organic chemicals (VOCs and SOCs), municipal water treatment disinfection byproducts (THMs and HAA5), PFAS and pesticides through filters made of organic materials such as coal or coconut fibers. System has smart backwashing valve to extend the life of the carbon media.
Arsenic Removal System
Arsenic removal systems use a highly effective granular adsorbent that removes arsenic III & V, and a wide variety of heavy metals. The media technology utilizes a Titanium compound to adsorb both forms of arsenic as well as a wide range of contaminants in water.
Water Softener System
Water softener systems remove and replace hard water minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron and manganese with sodium or potassium through an ion exchange process. Scale, clogs, stains and spotting are eliminated, and appliances operate more efficiently and last longer, saving you money. Brine tank requires periodic addition of salt.
Nitrate Removal System
Nitrate removal systems operate much like water softeners but use a negative-ion-exchange technology. With this type of system, chlorides are exchanged for the nitrate, and the high nitrate waste is backwashed out of the system. Similar to a water softener, salt is added to a brine tank, and the nitrate resin is regenerated automatically using a brine solution.
Better: Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Treatment
4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Filtration System
Multi-stage reverse osmosis filtration systems remove any molecule larger than H2O, including municipal water treatment byproducts (THMs and HAA5), PFAS, Arsenic and Nitrates and other harmful contaminants. Foul tastes and odors are also eliminated. RO systems are compact, easy to maintain, and are typically installed at the kitchen sink.
Good: Point-of-Use Carbon Block Treatment
Carbon Block under Sink Filtration System
Single-stage carbon Block filtration system to remove any molecule larger than 0.2 microns, including municipal water treatment byproducts (THMs and HAA5), PFAS and other harmful contaminants. System has water volume meter with audible alerts to remind when filter needs changing. System is compact, easy to maintain, and are typically installed at the kitchen sink.
Check out the full set of tested contaminants on our home page as the overall water quality may impact the solutions options.