[CPEO-MEF] PFCs: "DEP Investigating Contaminated Water In Doylestown" (PA)

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

DEP Investigating Contaminated Water In Doylestown 
The DEP announced Tuesday it is investigating water contamination in parts of Doylestown, Plumstead and Buckingham. 


By Kara Seymour 
Doylestown-Buckingham-New Britain Patch (PA) \
June 22, 2016 

Water contamination that has plagued the area surrounding the former Naval Air Station in Willow Grove may have a larger impact than initially believed.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Tuesday it is investigating elevated levels of perfluorinated compounds found in water in parts of Doylestown, Plumstead and Buckingham townships, near the Cross Keys area. 

“At this time, the extent and source of the contamination is not yet known. DEP is working expediently to investigate private wells in the area, remove them from service and determine a long term solution,” said Southeast Regional Director Cosmo Servidio. “It is important to reiterate that all public municipal water in the area meets the EPA Health Advisory.” 

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For the entire article, see
http://patch.com/pennsylvania/doylestown/epa-investigating-contaminated-water-doylestown

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Lenny Siegel
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