PFAS Blood Testing Information
Out-of-Pocket PFAS Blood Testing:
  • Eurofins US 
  • Quest Diagnostics Lab ($350) One can go directly to a Quest Lab and order and have blood sample taken to measure 9 PFAS
  • EmpowerDX provides an at-home self-collection PFAS blood test that measures 16 PFAS compounds. 

Health Insurance Covered PFAS Blood Testing:
  • For those seeking coverage through health insurance, Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp offer PFAS serum/plasma test. Use the following codes ensure accurate billing and processing with your provider:
    • Possible ICD 10 Diagnostic Codes: 
      • Z77.098 contact with and exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals
      • Z13.88 an encounter for screening for a disorder due to exposure to contaminants.
      • Z77.111 contact with or suspected exposure to water pollution
      • Z77.11 contact with or suspected exposure to environmental pollution
      • Z77.29 contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances.
  • Test Code: 39307     CPT Code: 82542 

​The testing options included above provide clarity about how to access resources that enable residents to make informed personal health decisions related to PFAS exposure. If you have concerns about PFAS exposure, consult with your healthcare provider to discuss the testing, implications of the results, and explore next steps, including the NASEM guidance included below. You may want to consult with your healthcare professional if you have been exposed to PFAS and are planning to donate blood, bear children or breastfeed, because these compounds can be transferred through these pathways.
Nonstick Nuisance: Medical Monitoring for PFAS
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Posted tips from friends
Clean Water History
Legal Blog on the History of the Clean Water Act 
Posted with our *THANKS!!!* to collaborators from the Young Conservationist Program at Lakeville Nature Conservancy who first shared it with us. 
​Water Conservation Tips
​Conservation Tips for Saving Water in your Home & Garden 
Posted with our *THANKS!!!* to collaborators from the Citizens Science Club and to Student Scientist, Jessica, who first shared it with us. 
Climate and Flooding (because flood waters carry contaminants)
Climate Adaptation Resources
  • Heat Map Resource - Westfield's GIS mapper can add a Heat Mapping layer.  
    • Go here, click on the Layers icon, click on the Add Data tab, Type Heat in the search bar, and choose the heat mapping layer you want to add to the City's GIS map.
  • Heat Related Information
  • Cooling Methods 
    • There are two basic cooling methods:  Conduction and Evaporation
    • Both methods require removing external clothing first.
      • Conduction involves immersion in cool water or the application of towels / sheets that have been soaked in cool water.  
      • Evaporation (mist + fan) involves wetting exposed skin and moving air across it to cause evaporative cooling.
  • Cooling Center Info for Westfield
    • In August 2022, Westfield used the Tech Academy at 33 Smith Avenue as a cooling center.
    • When cooling centers are opened in Westfield, they are announced on the Civic Alerts page.
Flood Maps and Resources
database and tools
forever friends
In the Venn diagram of PFAS work (science, environmental, and advocacy), we have met many interesting people doing many interesting things. Many are listed here, in alphabetical order, for you to connect with.  
If you notice a group's name is missing, please reach out and let us know!
movies & videos
Movies About PFAS Contamination and Exposure Movies About the Flood of 1955 in Westfield
  • Five Feet and Rising  - 2005 documentary about the Flood of 1955, produced by the Westfield River Watershed Association (WRWA) and Hayward Communications, and premiered to an audience of 175 people as part of the Westfield River Symposium on April 2, 2005 at Westfield State College. 
  • Home video Flood of '55  by @Chadhalloutdoors
PFAS Clips
RESEARCH ARTICLES
wraft in the media
NOTE:  This list is still being compiled and will be updated as time allows.
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