Lab director says PFAS testing and other sample volumes have grown; freshwater testing costs not covered by state Barnstable County's water-quality lab reported increased testing volumes including 703 PFAS samples to date and discussed revenue and staffing needs; county officials said state reimbursement covers some saltwater beach sampling but not freshwater testing, which the county currently absorbs.

Barnstable County's water-quality lab is booming with PFAS testing, raking in nearly $200K, but who's footing the bill for freshwater samples?

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