Tiverton Residents Receive Free Filtration Systems for PFAS-Contaminated Wells
In Tiverton, Rhode Island, residents whose private drinking water wells were found to be contaminated with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are now receiving and having water filtration systems installed. The town is providing these treatment systems, funded by grants,…
Providence New Bedford, RI, November 2, 2026 —
In Tiverton, Rhode Island, a municipal initiative is underway to address private drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Residents whose wells have tested positive for these contaminants are now receiving and having water filtration systems installed.
The town of Tiverton is facilitating the provision of these treatment systems directly to affected homeowners. This program is entirely funded by grants, meaning the filtration systems are provided at no cost to the property owners. This approach aims to alleviate the financial burden on residents while ensuring access to cleaner drinking water.
Early results from the initial installations indicate that the filtration systems are effectively removing the PFAS contaminants from the water. This marks a significant step in mitigating the impact of the contamination on the community’s health and well-being. Further details regarding the scope of the contamination and the timeline for full implementation of the program were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Bonnie Phillips on ecori.org, see more information here.
