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Happy Hollow Wells Zone 1
The Happy Hollow wellfield is Wayland's primary water source, providing clean drinking water to thousands of residents. Established in the 1960s with a 2.5 million gallon daily capacity.
Environmental Concern
Turf Field Rubber Migration
Monitoring rubber particles from artificial turf fields that may impact groundwater quality and tracing potential contamination pathways.
Infrastructure
N Star Infrastructure
Pumping stations, treatment facilities, and the distribution networks that moved water from the wellfield to the tap.
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Quality Control
Laboratory Testing
Continuous laboratory analysis covering more than 80 chemical parameters — from bacterial contamination to PFAS compounds and heavy metals.
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Conservation
Protected Watershed
Roughly 150 acres of watershed land protected through zoning, easements, and land-use controls that shield the wellfield's recharge area.
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Treatment
PFAS Removal System
Granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment achieving greater than 99% PFAS removal efficiency, brought online in 2023.
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Monitoring
Real-time Monitoring
Automated sensors recording water quality readings at 15-minute intervals with alerts for any out-of-range values.