Historical Archive — no longer maintained

A record of how Wayland protected its drinking water.

This website is preserved as a historical record of past water protection efforts in Wayland, Massachusetts — the Happy Hollow wellfield, PFAS monitoring and treatment, and the citizen-led Wellhead Protection Committee.

What this archive covers

Three threads run through the history: the wells themselves, the contaminants tracked over time, and the community oversight that kept water protection on the town's agenda.

Water Quality

Happy Hollow Wells Zone 1 Protection

Historical efforts to protect and maintain the primary water source from environmental threats.

Environmental

PFAS Monitoring & Removal

Historical information on PFAS detection and removal strategies that were implemented.

Infrastructure

Historical Committee Activities

Past community involvement in water supply management and protection decisions.

Historical Photo Gallery

A visual tour of Wayland's water infrastructure, from the wellfields to the treatment systems built to protect them.

Featured

Happy Hollow Wells Zone 1

The Happy Hollow wellfield is Wayland's primary water source, providing clean drinking water to thousands of residents.

Environmental Concern

Turf Field Rubber Migration

Monitoring rubber particles from artificial turf fields that may impact groundwater quality.

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Historical Resources

Access archived information about water quality, testing, and protection strategies.

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Search Historical Topics

Find specific historical information about PFAS, water quality, or protection measures.