Environmental Health
Drinking Water/PFAS
Overview
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Drinking water comes from a variety of sources including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. Ensuring safe and healthy drinking water may be as simple as turning on the tap from an EPA-regulated public water system. Other water sources may need a water filter, a check on water fluoridation, or an inspection to ensure a septic tank is not too close to a private well.”
According to CT DPH, “Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of thousands of human-made chemicals with many useful properties including the ability to repel water, prevent staining and increase heat resistance.”
Image sourced from CT DEEP’s website on April 11, 2024
Aquarion Water Company Reports
2023 Reports:
2022 Reports:
Resources
CT DPH PFAS Resources
- General Information
- Health Information
- Drinking Water Systems
- Private Well Owners
- Circular Letters
- Resources
- CT DPH PFAS Educational Brochure
- CT Interagency PFAS Taskforce – Action Plan
- Drinking Water Section – CT DPH
- CT Drinking Water Map
- What You Need to Know About: Tetrachloroethylene in Private Well Water
HVHD PFAS Resources
Other Resources
Updated: April 24, 2024