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Re: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Jin-thunks againfor looping us all together. lspoke with Bob Walker and vvediscussed scheduling ocall on
Monday morning so wecan share the latest on what we know and how our departments are advising folks. We
all want to make sure we are aligned so as not to unnecessarily alarm anyone.
Look for aninvite for Monday morning from Mark Benton, u)y deputy secretary orsomeone else nnthe team.
Have a good weekend,
Mandy
Mandy Cohen
Secretary, DHHS
Today | received the attached draft Precautionary Water Advisory ("P\NA") from Brunswick Regional
Water & Sewer H2Go ("HZGo"). H2Go purportedly intends to publish this PVVAto its customers. The
PVVA recommends that H2Go customers find alternative sources of drinking water due to the presence
of[8and GenXinthe Cape Fear River.
While H2Go suggests it is not "hitting the panic button," | am concerned that will be the practical effect
of the P\NA--vvhethervvarranted or not. | am mindful ofthe June 12, 2017 statement published by the
Occupational Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the North Carolina Department of Health and
Human Services, citing Derived No Effect Level of7U,9D9 no/LofGenX based on a 2'yearchronic
toxicity study, and concluding that the GenX levels detected in the Cape Fear River "would be expected
to pose a |ovv risk to human hea|th." HJGo's PVVA appears to contradict DHHS's own position. |
recognize that the agencies copied hereon are tasked with evaluating the toxicity of these substances
and establishing standards protective of the public. Due to the urgency of this issue, | request your
immediate advice with regards to an appropriate response to H2Go's Precautionary Water Advisory.
]amesR. F|echtner, PE
Executive Director
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
235 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, N[ZO4U3
910-332-6669
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