Test Result Concerns - Information on options for Well Water and PFAS Mitigation
Technical Guide to Well Water Mitigation Options for Massachusetts Private Well Households
You just got your lab report back and some things are over the limit. Don’t panic — almost every failed private well in Massachusetts can be fixed and made safe. Here’s exactly what the failed items mean and the proven, most common fixes that local well companies install every day.
Technical Guide to PFAS Mitigation Options for
Massachusetts Private Well Households
If your private well in Massachusetts has tested above the state's PFAS6 guideline of 20 ppt point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) treatment systems are effective household-scale solutions. These technologies—primarily granular activated carbon (GAC), reverse osmosis (RO), and ion exchange (IX)—can reduce PFAS by 80–99%. This guide focuses on technical details for households: system types, performance metrics, pros/cons, cost breakdowns, and research resources.