PFAS in Tiverton Wells | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

In Tiverton, Rhode Island, residents are fighting for clean water as PFAS “forever chemicals” — linked to cancer and cholesterol issues — show up in their private wells near the Crandall Road fire station. The town is rushing to install free filtration systems and bottled water while pushing to extend a water line, footing the bill upfront with hopes of federal reimbursement. But families can’t wait — medical risks loom as solutions take months. Meanwhile, the state’s DEP is offering quick, free PFAS testing for well owners in affected zones, urging residents to act now before it’s too late…