Data from "Schools as Sources of PFAS Contamination of private wells in Rural Maine communities"

Data from "Schools as Sources of PFAS Contamination of private wells in Rural Maine communities"

In a community-engaged research project near Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine, efforts were made to understand potential well contamination. This involved attending public meetings, distributing PFAS drinking water sample kits to homeowners, and collaborating on sample collection protocols. Surface water samples were collected from wetlands adjacent to the school, while drinking water samples were obtained from eight property owners, with careful adherence to sampling procedures to prevent contamination. Samples were analyzed for PFAS content and data are reported here.