5/29/1997 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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. Letter from AFCEE re: 1 lonitorinwells Mr. McQuaid relayed, "The monitoring well that was installed on the Sullivan property on the east side of John's Pond NI[NUTES May 29, 1997 2 BOARD OF HEALTH which was previously reported in the newspaper were field test data." "The lab results o this well show that the initial results published were erroneous." "It showed detection at .5 p.p.b. at bedrock." `This is to let the D.E.P. know that initial tests were erroneous and there is no threat to private drinking water wells in that area." . Letter form D.P.H. re: 34 Ca pawack Road - NIr. McQuaid relayed, "Two or three months ago we received'a letter from the military indicating that this is one of the wells they happened to test arbitrarily." "The well showed results of 1 I.E.T.E. and 1,1,1, T.C.A.." "I went out there and retested, confirmed the results, called the Nater District to find out who else in the area was on private wells and tested five other private wells in the area," `Two of these wells also showed 1I. .T.E. at such levels that although didn't create an immediate concern I let D.E.P. and D.P.H. know about the results and my suggestion was that I would test these wells quarterly." "we're talking about levels less than 10 p.p.b. where the M.C.L. maximum contaminate level is 70 p.p.b.." "The D.P.H. responded in writing and nay suggestion was approved however, Mr. Thompson at 34 Cappawak Road contacted me again recently and questioned what I was going to do about his well." "I referred him to the D.P.H. who has all the documentation and this is their response." I went to the neighbors they, on more than one occasion, i p y informed nye Mr. Thompson was running a small engine repair shop in his back yard of lawnmower's and there are witnesses to the fact that he just dumped excess gasoline from repaired lawnmower's right onto his grass.' "The adjacent property filed for a permit to run outboard motor repair and that was denied." Acknowledged. . Revised Dunkin Donut plan - Mr. McQuaid relayed, "I was informed today the plan was before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night and was again denied." `AAs before, Mr. Cram suggested we not even consider this until they are approved by the Z. .A..9� Board members agreed to continue this matter pending Zoning Board of Appeals approval. 7. variance request, 1 Tide Run - 11r. McQuaid relayed, "The only variance the applicant is requesting is due to the configuration of the lot them is not puce on the lot t show a reserve area that is outside of Conservation jurisdiction."' "A dem rifying leaching facility is proposed.'