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WATCH: A Conversation On PFAS
Website Editor • May 20, 2024
Watch: A Conversation on PFAS by clicking here.
On February 13, 2024 we heard from, Analytical Chemist Kristen Mello, Dr. Courtney Carignan of Michigan State University, and Dr. Timothy Lepore of Nantucket, to better understand the background and effects of PFAS.
Presentations were given on the studies centered on PFAS currently being conducted on Nantucket as well as the impacts PFAS can have on human health. Following these presentations, there was a brief question and answer portion where community members voiced questions and concerns about this complicated and developing issue.
You can watch the presentation by clicking here.
In April 2025, the Nantucket Land & Water Council (NLWC) joined over a dozen Nantucket residents —including members of the Nantucket Coastal Conservancy, property owners in Quidnet, and the Greenhill family—in filing a Request for a Superseding Order of Conditions (SOC) with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This action was taken in response to the positive Order of Conditions issued by the Nantucket Conservation Commission on March 20, 2025, which approved a three fold expansion of the ’Sconset Bluff Geotube project.
If you're concerned about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in your drinking water, filtering your water is an easy step you can take to reduce exposure. There are effective filtration options that can significantly reduce PFAS levels in your tap water. Below, we've outlined a few types of filters that are known to reduce PFAS, along with the certification to look out for, to help you choose the right one for your needs and budget.
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