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PFAS in well prompts drinking water advisory in Hamilton
A drinking water advisory has been issued in Hamilton after PFAS chemicals were detected in a well. Residents are advised about the contamination while further investigation and mitigation efforts are underway. Update (KPAX, 26.09.2026, 06:00): PFAS levels were detected above the EPA reporting limit. Residents, especially infants and the elderly, should use an alternative water source for drinking and food preparation, and not boil the water. The Public Works Department has made operational changes. Update (KPAX.com, 26.09.2026, 06:00): The advisory was reported on September 17, 2026.
- Location
- Hamilton, Ravalli County
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 17/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Ravalli County
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
For this case the specific instructions of the official source apply. Please follow the details in the report and the guidance of your water utility.
Sources
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