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SPRINGFIELD and CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Illinois private well-owners to properly maintain their wells and recommend that they test their wells for potential contaminants.
Private well owners make up about 14% of the U.S. population, according to a study from the U.S. Geological Survey. Testing in some states suggests many of the wells may be contaminated.
On June 15th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOA, PFOS, GenX and.