PFAS Information | Brookfield Area of the New Milford Regional System

Aquarion actions to address PFAS

On June 15, 2022, the US EPA issued revised health advisories for four PFAS based on new information on the life-long exposure risk to these compounds. CT DPH also issued revised guidance on June 15, 2022 with the issuance of Action Levels for four PFAS compounds.

Below are Aquarion's sampling results for the Brookfield area of the New Milford Regional System in New Milford, Connecticut, addressing PFOS levels in that community above the newly-established action levels of 10 ppt.

 

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About the New Milford Regional System

The Brookfield area of the New Milford Regional System (PWS ID CT0960011) in New Milford, Connecticut consists of two groundwater sources:

  1. Towne Brook Wells: PFOS historical average of Non-Detect with 0 of 2 historical samples above new Action Level of 10 ppt
  2. Western Brookfield Wells: PFOS historical average of 10 ppt with 1 of 6 historical samples above new Action Level of 10 ppt

Action plan summary for the Brookfield area of the New Milford Regional System

See below for an action plan summary for the Brookfield area of the New Milford Regional System in New Milford, Connecticut:

  • Short-term solution: Aquarion is working to increase production from Towne Brook Wells in order to ensure adequate water supply, and enable the Western Brookfield Wells to be shut off.
  • Long-term solution: Aquarion is currently evaluating treatment alternatives for Western Brookfield Wells.

Aquarion will remain vigilant about this important issue and will continue to share test results with our customers and state and local officials. We will also continue to work with public health agencies and drinking water associations to ensure the protection of our drinking water supplies, and delivery of high-quality water to our customers.

Brookfield Area of the New Milford Regional System PFAS Sampling Results

The table below includes historical sampling results for the Brookfield area of the New Milford Regional System, highlighting individual results above the new PFOS Action Level of 10 ppt:

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New Milford Regional System PFAS sampling results table

Additional Resources

Learn more about PFAS and the Connecticut Department of Public Health's Drinking Water Section Strategy at ct.gov.

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