Board of Health Receives PFAS Contamination Update, Continues Well Regulation Review
Falmouth's Board of Health received a Joint Base Cape Cod PFAS contamination briefing. The PFAS plume extends 4.5 miles from Fire Training Area 1; approximately ten Falmouth properties are in the PFAS sampling program.
Health, Board of · Meeting of August 25, 2026
Falmouth's Board of Health received a Joint Base Cape Cod PFAS contamination briefing. The PFAS plume extends 4.5 miles from Fire Training Area 1; approximately ten Falmouth properties are in the PFAS sampling program. The estimated interim remedial action cost is 81 million dollars with treatment startup targeted for 2027.
The Board discussed incorporating Air Force technical reviews into well permitting, requiring applicants to obtain evaluation for wells in the PFAS land-use control area. Health Agent Scott McGann will review regulations from other municipalities with PFAS plumes as models for comprehensive revision.
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Source: the Health, Board of meeting of August 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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