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* Water samples collected on July 12 in the Fayetteville area and July 13 in the Wilmington area
show all finished water sites have concentrations of GenX below the health goal of 140 parts per
trillion. Samples in both regions collected during week three also reflected this downward trend,
except for one anomaly at the 8|aden Bluffs site. Test results for samples taken at this location
came back below the health goal inthe most recent round oftesting.
*State officials U use test results to informdecision
multiple samples from many locations will give the most accurate data and help the state oezosr
understand how much GenXiscurrently inthe provide more current data tohelp
evaluate potential health impacts.
* Testing results may be viewed at: https ew/s/hot-top 8ation/oenx-
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w DEQ and DHHS will continue to monitor trends in the testing results and keep the public
updated onany developments.
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