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To: Leslie, Laura [laura|edie@hwr ionm]
Subject: Re: making sure you received
Sure. Thank you, Laura. Decreasing concentrations over time is certainly the goal.
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On Jul 15, 2017, at 10:30 AM, "Leslie, Laura" <lauraIeskE-,,@wral.com> wrote:
Thanks, Jamie. The story does make that clear, I think. But that *should* be happening anyway,since
the company has stopped discharging itinto the river, right?
Sent from myiPhonevia voice -to -text please forgive typos.
Laura Leslie
Capitol Bureau Chief
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On Jul 14, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Kritzer, Jamie wrote:
Laura,
Saw the story on GenXxvater results, but wanted point out what the data shows
concentrations of GenX in most treated water has decreased to below the health goal
since much ofthe discharge was stopped June Z1.
Here's the line from
the news release: Data from samples collected June 29 and July show that the most
recent results of finished, or treated, water in all but one facility were below the N.C.
Department of Health and Human Services' health goal of 140 parts per trillion. The
data also reveal that concentrations ofGenXare trending downward.
Jamie
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Got it, thanks. What was the original ppt set by DHHS?
Laura Leslie
Capitol Bureau Chief
WRAL
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T@NCCapitol
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From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Friday, July 14,JO174:J4PK4
Subject: making sure you received
State releases first water quality data, updated health information for
GenX in Cape Fear River
Treated drinking water concentrations trending down; latest levels
below updated health risk threshold
RAUE|GH—State officials today released their first results ofwater
quality samples and an updated preliminary health assessment for
concentrations ofthe unregulated compound GenXinfinished, or
treated, drinking water.
The revised health goal for exposure toGenXindrinking water iu14U
nanograms per liter (also referred to as parts per trillion).
Samples were analyzed atthe UI.Environmental Protection Agency lab
inResearch Triangle Park and atT���A.L�.eLk�,alab inColorado under
contract to[hemours.
Data from samples collected June 19 and July 6show that the most
recent results of finished, or treated, water in all but one facility were
below the NI.Department ofHealth and Human Services' health goal
of14Dparts per trillion. The data also reveal that concentrations of
GenXare trending downward.
Although noinformation isavailable about recreational health risks,
people should refrain from swimming near the [hemoumfacility.
"Our goal is to protect the safety and health of all North Carolinians,"
said Mandy Cohen, secretary ufthe NI.Department ofHealth and
Human Services. "We are working closely with our partners at the
Department ofEnvironmental Quality tounderstand and communicate
information inatimely manner, tohelp those impacted."
N.[Department ofEnvironmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan
"Safe drinking water is a top priority for this administration, and DBQ
takes seriously its responsibility to protect the health and welfare of the
public. VVewill continue toinvestigate this issue and make new
information available tothe public in a time|yfashion."
The findings reflect water quality data from samples collected ��13
sites inthe Fayetteville and Wilmington areas between June 19-July 6.
Results show higher concentrations near the point where [hemours'
Fayetteville manufacturing facility was discharging GenXinto the Cape
Fear River, and much lower concentrations at the public water supply
systems near the facility and 70 miles downstream in the Wilmington
area.

The N.[Department ofHealth and Human Services released aninitial
preliminary health risk assessment onJune 8for GenXinthe Cape Fear
River. Based oncontinuing analysis ufhealth data and consultation with
the Environmental Protection Agency, the NI.Department ofHealth
and Human Services today updated its initial preliminary health
assessment for GenX, the unregulated chemical compound recently
identified in the lower Cape Fear River.
This updated health goal ofl4Uparts per trillion isexpected tobethe
most conservative and health protective for non -cancer effects in
bottle-fed infants, pregnant women, lactating women, children and
adults. This health goal islower than the health goal inthe initial
preliminary health assessment. This changes reflect information from
new data. Detailed information regarding the initial and revised
assessments are posted online at:
Lower second week values reflect reduced exposure toGenXwhen, at
the urging ofstate, local officials and concerned citizens, [hemourson
June 21 began diverting wastewater containing the contaminant into
storage tanks tobeshipped out ofstate for incineration. DE{linspected
the [hemourssite again this week after the company indicated that
data ithad collected was higher than what itwould have expected to
see after the June Z1wastewater diversion had started. DE{linspectors
confirmed this week that Chemoursstopped the additional discharges
ofGenXinto the river and iucollecting them for removal and
incineration.
The following data table reflects partial results ofconcentrations of

Early results from all 13 test sites can be found on the N.C. Department
of Environmental Quality's GenX website:
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e5cl'795 ee4 2686675956 6Sd5' 90, A document showing the results
in a spreadsheet is at:
Additional water sample testing and analysis are underway with results
to be shared once analysis is completed.
The state's preliminary health goal was developed in consultation with
EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ongoing
discussions will apply guidance from leading federal researchers of
emerging contaminants to help state officials provide the public with
the best information available on potential health risks posed by GenX.
Officials have been collecting water samples at multiple locations in the
Fayetteville and Wilmington areas each week since June 19 and will
continue sampling until at least late July. DEQ officials have extended
the state's sampling regimen from three -to -six weeks to provide a more
comprehensive understanding of GenX concentrations in the lower
Cape Fear River.
For further information, please contact Chris Mackey, with the N.C.
Department of Health and Human Services, at 919-855-4840 or 919-
441-3577, or Jamie Kritzer, with the N.C. Department of Environmental
Quality at 919-707-8602 or 919-218-5935.
Jamie Kritzer
Communications Director
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-8602
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