Safe Water Starts at the Source: Free PFAS Testing Offered to Eligible Connecticut Well Owners
Killingly, CT — Private well owners in select areas of Connecticut may be eligible for free testing for PFAS, a group of industrial chemicals that do not break down easily and may pose health concerns if present in drinking water.
To better understand PFAS in private wells, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and UConn Extension are partnering to offer free PFAS testing to eligible residents. If PFAS are found at levels above Connecticut’s health-based standards, treatment assistance will be provided at no cost, along with follow-up testing to confirm that the treatment system is working properly.
Residents interested in participating can attend an in-person PFAS information session before receiving a sampling kit. The session includes a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute question-and-answer period, after which attendees will receive a free sampling kit with instructions for collecting and returning their water sample.
The information session will be held on April 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the main auditorium of the Killingly High School in Killingly, Connecticut. Parking is available at the rear of the building. Participation is limited to qualifying areas; residents can check eligibility for free testing by entering their address at https://s.uconn.edu/pfas-testing.