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From: Kritzer, Jamie [/D=[XCHANG[LAB5/OU=EXCHANGEADMINISTRATIVE GROUP
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Sent: 6/10/I0I77:I4:33PW1
To: John Nichols Dohn.Nicho|[e-mail]
CC: Glenn Walker [[e-mail]]; Donald Dixon [[e-mail]]
Subject: Re: Bruns. Co. PUDiswaiting for the State'sdetermination onGenX
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Jamie,
Thank you for your response. Please let usknow assoon aspossible the results ofyour discussions with
Chemours and if you receive additional information from EPA.
Thank you,
910-253-2653
From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Friday, June O9 20177:02PK4
To: John Nichols
Cc: Glenn Walker Donald Dixon
Subject: RE: Bruns. Co. PUD is waiting for the State's determination on GenX
Thanks for the email.
Wecertainly understand the public concerns surrounding the issue with (]on]{and are working with the
EPA and others tolearn more about the chemical compound and anypotential impacts dmay have.
It'simportant for the public noknow that drinking water for people inthe Lower Cape FearRegion moot
all state and federal drinking water standards.
EPA has established standards for many �
water ookvand oubUohealth. 7�ordh
Carolina and od�ur�otomare in communication with EPA uofurther guidanceand research iodeveloped
that willprovide the state Department ofEnvironmental Quality with the information needed tobegin
developing regulatory limits for GenX.
The EPA iothe sole agencyresponsible for establishing drinking water standards nationwide and has
extensive resources necessary todetermine the notune,extent and ofohoniuubsuch uo
(}ou��. When EPA oo�dbUmhom for emerging contaminants such as (]enX,this triggers the
process used bvEPA and states like North Carolina to develop regulations for these contaminants.
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Werecognize that the regulatory process can sometimes take considerable hmo.WhUcvruome awaiting'
guidance from the GPA, staff iuDG0 will be working with Chemours in amm000 waste streamscontaining
GonX and determine if the company can reduce the amount ofthe chemical compound being discharged
tothe river. Woare also working closely with our staff and health experts o1the N.[. Department of
Health and Human Services to stay abreast ofany new developments from the numerous interested
stakeholders so we can take swift action to address public health concerns.
Our No. |priority in DEQ is to protect public health and the environment. That is the mission that guides
us. Please feel free ioreach out to me � � m9l9-70 -8602if you have
questions, concornoorsuggestions. Jlook forward toworking with you.
JomduKdtzur
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental919-707-8602
919-218-5935
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From: John Nichols
Sent: Friday, June U9 20175:47PM
To: Kritzer, Jamie
Cc: Glenn Walker Donald Dixon
Subject: FVV: Bruns. Co. PUD iswaiting for the SLate'sdetermination on GenX
Jamie,
Lauren indicated below that you may beasource for additional information or) the GENX topic. Do you
have any additional information?
Director—Brunswick[ountyPubiicBbihies
910-253-2553
Fronm:P|ummer,Lauren
Sent: Friday, June O9 I0174:5IPK4
To: Glenn Walker
Cc: John Nichols Donald Dixon
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Robert ; Raynor, Linda ;Proctor, Steve
Subject: RE: Bruns. Co. PUD is waiting for the State's determination on GenX
Mr. Walker,
Per our phone conversation I have spoken with my supervisor Ms. Linda Raynor, as well as Ms. Jessica
Godreau the Public Water Supply Section Chief and Mr. Bob Midgette the Operations Branch Manager,
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concerning your query. Ultimately, the Public Water Supply Section is a regulatory program and we
work to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDVVA). We are not research program,
and we have no knowledge regarding the existence or potential significance of chemicals, such as GenX,
that are not regulated bythe SDVVA.
In the interim, Ms. Godreau suggested that you utilize the EPA's The Safe
Drinking Water Hotline toll free number is 1-800-426-4791.
Mr. Jamie Kritzer, the North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality Communications Director,
may also bearesource for statement's related tothe GenXarticle. Hecan bereached via email at
ifyou have any further questions orconcerns regarding this matter.
Lauren A. Raup-Plummer, PE
Rule Manager —}0Cs,SOCm,Radm'ASB
Public Water Supply Section
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9081 —Office
A1&-7G7-&1U0—Main Number
Mailing: 1G84Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27809-1884
Physical: 312N.Salisbury Street, Rm. 1325E
Raleigh, NC 27604'1178
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From: Glenn Walker
Sent: Friday, June U9 20174:04PK4
To: P|ummer,Lauren<
Cc: John Nichols ; Donald Dixon
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Subject: Bruns. Co. PUDiswaiting for the State'sdetermination onGenX
Launen,
Thank you for speaking with metoday inregards tothe GenX compound that has been detected in the
Cape Fear River atour raw water intake near Lock and Dam #1. Per our conversation | understand that
Ms. Linda Raynor, Jessica Godreau and Steve Proctor are all in discussions with the EPA in regards to
what steps water systems may need to take (if any) in order to safe guard the public's health, but have
yet to make any statement. Please contact Brunswick County Public Utilities at the first opportunity via
email when they have made some sort ofdetermination in regards tothis contaminant.
Please email our Public Utilities Director John Nichols at your earliest convenience as I will be out of the
office June 1«1hthrough June l8m
Regards,
Glenn Walker
Water Resources Manager
Brunswick County Public Utilities
910-371-3490
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