In the summer of 2018, we learned that the North Hills well was being affected by a plume of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) migrating in underground aquifers. One thing became clear as we engaged in discussions with the EPA, Aqua PA, and the Department of Health- not enough if known about the health effects from these chemicals, but it is possible to remove them from the drinking water.
After working with AquaPA for several years, I’m happy to say that in the spring of 2021, the Board of Commissioners was able to grant land development approvals to AquaPA for an upgrade of the North Hills Well on Chelsea Ave. The new anion resin filtration system will reduce PFAS chemical levels down to non-detectable, allowing for the delivery of clean drinking water to North Hills. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer.
