York County, Maine
PFAS Water Filtration in Wells, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
PFAS do not break down easily, and standard filters do not reliably remove them. For a York County well that tests positive, we use media selected for these compounds and retest to make sure it keeps working.
PFAS Water Filtration for Wells homes
Many homes beyond the main corridor are on private wells, and some neighborhoods have no public water at all. Sandy coastal soils and shallow groundwater make some wells sensitive to rainfall, drought and nearby septic systems.
Summer cottages and rentals see big swings in demand, and pumps and pressure tanks sized for quiet seasons can struggle. A buyer looking at a seasonal Wells home should ask how it is winterized and when the well was last sampled.
What we see in York County wells
PFAS can travel through sandy coastal soils into shallow groundwater, and they have also been found in rock wells. Around Wells beaches, marsh and inland roads, we encourage a test on both older shallow wells and deeper drilled ones in Wells rather than guessing from the neighborhood.
What to test first in Wells
- A treated-water sample after the system starts
- Bacteria and nitrate, a baseline for any private well
- A sediment check, so a prefilter can protect the media
How it works
How we handle PFAS water filtration, step by step
- 1
Collect a PFAS sample
A careful sample is the foundation. For a Wells well, we take it before any treatment so we can see exactly what the well produces.
- 2
Pick the media
If only drinking water needs treatment, we also discuss a point-of-use reverse osmosis system. We compare it with a whole-house bed in plain terms so you can decide.
- 3
Install and sample
Installation in a Wells basement is neat and serviceable, with shut-offs, a bypass and labeled valves. After startup, we check pressure and flow before leaving.
- 4
Retest and replace media
You will know when to retest, when media replacement is due and who to call in York County when a result needs a second look.
What shapes the job in Wells
Granular activated carbon and ion exchange resin are the two most common approaches for whole-house PFAS treatment. Each has strengths, and the best fit for your Wells well depends on which PFAS are present and at what level.
When to think about PFAS
- A well that has never been tested for PFAS
- A household with young children or a pregnancy
- An existing carbon filter whose performance is unknown
- Media that is past its replacement date
Atlantic Water Solutions installs PFAS filtration across York County, including Wells and Kennebunkport. Ask for a visit and we will start with your lab report.
PFAS Water Filtration in Wells?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.