DEQ-CFW_00078925

Dear (Constituent)
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is investigating the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear
River and engaged in efforts to stop the discharge of GenX by Chemours, until impacts of the unregulated
chemical are better understood. You may be aware that Chemours responded late Tuesday to growing
pressure from the DEQ as well as local governments and concerned citizens by announcing that the
company is taking additional measures to capture, remove and safely dispose of wastewater that
contains QonXntits Fayetteville manufacturing plant.
This is a good first step, but DEQ and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will continue to
investigate this issue until we have answers to address the concerns of downstream water users.
Fresh data is essential for documenting current conditions and taking appropriate action. This wook.DEQ
began collecting water samples from several sites along the Cape Fear River. Additional samples will be
collected throughout the region in the next two weeks. After meeting with staff in DEQ, Chemours agreed
to bear all the costs for sampling and analysis. The analysis ofwater samples DEQ ooUedo will be
conducted by two independent |abondohos, a certified facility in Co|nnydn and a U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency lab in the Research Triangle Park near Raleigh. The samples will be analyzed and the
results ofthe testing announced byDEOand DHH8.
In addition to supporting water sampling analysis, EPA is reviewing the additional toxicity data submitted
by the company and updating the risk assessment using the additional toxicity data specific to GenX.
DEQ will be launching a website this week to share information about GenX. The page is not yet active
but will be easily found from our landing page at hftps:Hdeq.nc.gov/.
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