DEQ-CFW_00079474

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To: Lucas, Jill M [/o=ExchanXeLabs/ou=ExchangeAdministrative Group
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Subject: Re: Concerned Constituent |LW1water requests
Thank you for all of these, Jill. I'll look them over and get Michael to send them ASAP. lnoted that some are
from the same folks or possible relatives. l appreciate you pointing that out
JK
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OnJul 3,2Ol7 atl45 PM,� "Lucas, Jill M" wrote:
I reference the DHHS release in this one:
Ms. Smith,
Thank you for your email. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is deeply engaged in
efforts toinvestigate thepnesenceofGenXinthe[apeFearRkertoensunethatimpactsofthe
unregulated chemical are better understood.
You may be aware that Chemours, which believed to be the primary source of the GenX in the
[ape Fear, responded on June ZUto requests from DELlaswell 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 GenX at its Fayetteville manufacturing
plant. DEQ staff verified on June 27 that Chemours is preventing any of the unregulated
chemical compound from discharging into the Cape Fear River bycapturing the wastewater in
holding tanks and having itmoved out'of-statefor incineration.
This is a good 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. On
June l9,DE{Ibegan collecting water samples from several sites along the Cape Fear River.
Additional samples were collected throughout the region last week and more are being taken
next week. After meeting with DEQ staff, Chemours agreed to pay an independent lab in
Colorado to analyze water samples. The water samples DE{Icollects will also be analyzed by
officials atthe Environmental Protection Agency's lab in the Research Triangle Park near Raleigh.
The results of both analyses will be made available to the public by DEQ and DHHS, with results
from the June 19 batch of samples anticipated later this week orearly next week. Note that EPA
is reviewing additional data submitted by the company as part of its risk assessment on GenX.
Given your family health concerns, you may find this DHHS press release of interest:
Additionally, DEQ launched a website last week to share information about GenX.The page can
be found atthe following address on DE[ysxvebsite:

From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2017 2:55 PM
To: Lucas, Jill M <Jill. Lucas@ ncdenr.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
Same here
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From: "Regan, Michael S" <Michael. ReganLa)ncden r. gov>
Date: July 3, 2017 at 2:38:03 PM EDT
To: "Kritzer, Jamie" <jamie.kritzergncdenr.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Kristin Smith <kristinmarines@,.grnaiI.com>
Date: July 3, 2017 at 11: 19:28 NM EDT
To: <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Concerned Constituent - ILM water requests
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I am a native of ILM returning to the area after a decade away, and
upon landing, discovered that my town is being poisoned. My
mother and family live in Wilmington; I am making it my home
again. My stepfather died of cancer and was convinced it was the
water, and this was five years ago.
I am beyond alarmed.
I am writing to request:
1) weekly water sampling of Wilmington's water for GenX pollutants (it's
not just GenX we are worried about);
2) sampling for aquatic life and soil and;
3) that the N PDES pen -nit be modified to include specifications for these
"GenX pollutants" in the discharge.
And transparency in all communications with the public. This is a health
crisis and I am certain lawsuits will appear-, please advocate for the
people.
Kristin Smith
DEQ-CFW-00079475