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PFAS testing found all 18 sampled surface-water locations below the Massachusetts Department of Public Health screening value of 20 nanograms per liter, so no additional action was needed. PFAS was detected at 5 locations, while foam samples from Madaket Harbor and Sesachacha Pond remained elevated but were lower than July results.
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The Board of Health reported that the latest beach and surface-water testing did not show contamination levels requiring further action. Residents and visitors were still advised to avoid direct contact with foam. The board also approved a $24,185 septic-to-sewer loan, approved two septic-system variances, continued a sewer-connection appeal for 90 days, and scheduled a November 20 public hearing on amended watershed and wellhead-protection regulations.
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