KATONAH, NY—Westchester County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water, as well as business owners, can now apply for free PFAS testing through a New York State pilot program designed to protect public health and improve water quality.

The Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program provides eligible homeowners, renters and businesses with access to free PFAS water testing and financial assistance for treatment, or connection to a public water system. The program is currently available in six counties across New York State—Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Suffolk, Ulster and Westchester.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Protecting the health and well-being of our residents is one of our highest priorities, and this program is giving families the tools they need to better understand the quality of their drinking water. By expanding access to testing and mitigation resources, we are taking an important step forward in identifying and addressing PFAS contamination in private wells. I strongly encourage eligible Westchester County residents to take advantage of this opportunity.”