"Local Woman Links Breast Cancer to Contaminated Private Wells"

Jessica Roddy of Chilmark links her aggressive breast cancer diagnosis to contaminated drinking water with high levels of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, advocating for urgent testing of private wells.

• Chilmark resident Jessica Roddy was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and found her drinking water contained harmful Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, prompting her advocacy for well testing.
• Roddys blood test revealed elevated levels of various chemical substances, including PFAS and PFOS, exceeding those found in 9/11 firefighters, raising alarms about local water safety.
• The presence of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in private wells highlights potential public health risks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive testing and regulatory measures in Marthas Vineyard.