'I can't stop thinking about it': Rhode Island town fears years of PFAS-tainted well water

'I can't stop thinking about it': Rhode Island town fears years of PFAS-tainted well water

A test of a Rhode Island well has spotlighted a nightmare scenario for homeowners who rely on private drinking water: contamination that may have gone unnoticed for decades. What happened? The Providence Journal reported that concern is growing in Tiverton after testing found PFAS in one resident's well at more than 20 times Rhode Island's legal safety limit, fueling questions about how long the problem has existed and whether nearby homes could…