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West Virginia

PRETZEL

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8. Agree that source diversity would have limited exposure

Reply to Lasher (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 17, 2014, 11:40 AM

Jan 2014

and unfortunately WVAC decided that a single source pumping station was more cost effective than smaller, regional stations.

My concern seems to be more of a lack of monitoring at the Elk River station, if MCHM was a monitored contaniment.

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Just got an all clear on the water here! [View all] Lasher Jan 2014 OP

How does the water smell? In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #1

We got the go ahead crystal dawn Jan 2014 #2

Any lingering smell, which is expected, is not a health issue. Lasher Jan 2014 #3

Perhaps not. crystal dawn Jan 2014 #4

No, I don't think any meaningful changes will occur. Lasher Jan 2014 #5

Concerning West Virginia American Water PRETZEL Jan 2014 #6

Yes, I believe they are regulated by the WV Public Service Commission. Lasher Jan 2014 #7

Agree that source diversity would have limited exposure PRETZEL Jan 2014 #8

It is clear there was no monitoring for MCHM. Lasher Jan 2014 #9

That may be another story nt PRETZEL Jan 2014 #10

Speaking of another story, I just posted an excellent HuffPo article here in the WV Forum Lasher Jan 2014 #11

Just finished reading it, thanks PRETZEL Jan 2014 #12