[CPEO-BIF] "Best estimate is plume from Madison-Kipp plant could reach drinking water in 5 years, " Madison, Wisconsin

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

MADISON-KIPP | DRINKING WATER AT RISK IN 5 TO 6 YEARS
Best estimate is plume from Madison-Kipp plant could reach drinking water in 5 years

by STEVEN VERBURG
Wisconsin State Journal
Ontober 28, 2017
 
A new report estimates that the soonest a plume of hazardous chemicals from the Madison-Kipp plant could reach city drinking water would be five or six years from now, and it could take decades.

An independent consultant hired by Madison Water Utility recommends installation of a sentinel well near Lowell Elementary School between the plant and Well 8 in Olbrich Park to provide an early warning.

In his report, hydrologist Eric Oelkers said the edge of the plume closest to the well may no longer be advancing, but it’s not possible to be certain with data available from ground water monitoring wells the company has installed.

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For the entire article, see
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/best-estimate-is-plume-from-madison-kipp-plant-could-reach/article_77061ea5-26a1-5ab7-bfea-ea57e41e09b4.html

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director
Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
P.O. Box 998, Mountain View, CA 94042
Voice/Fax: 650/961-8918 
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
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