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f <br /> and Eastern Aquafarm plumes. Theser lumen which originate near <br /> � <br /> the southern boundary of the baser are discharging or travelling <br /> under Johns Pond. The treated effluent will be discharged <br /> 9' <br /> outside the base, in Mashpee, close to the base boundary. Both <br /> F.= discharge locations require substantial tree cutting and <br /> clearing, with the one near the high school being located within <br /> - the newly designated Mashpee wildlife Refuge. <br /> r Two additional concerns exist. The policy of the U.S. Air <br /> i=li�• <br /> Force is to "take appropriate action to eliminate eminent threat <br /> to human health. " Since the chemicals found in the plumes <br /> :T <br /> represent a potential threat to health, the mere existence of <br /> these plumes causes concern and should be treated to background <br /> levels (the Cape's water was pristine before it wasP olluted, <br /> therefore, it should be returned as close to pristine as <br /> possible) . Another problem being faced by the communities <br /> surrounding the Massachusetts Military Reservation is the <br /> documented decrease in property values, estimated in studies to <br /> F{ result in property devaluation of 7 to 15 percent. This decrease <br /> causes the rest of the towns to pick up an unfair tax burden <br /> because of the plumes. In an article in The Appraisal Journal, <br /> by Chalmers and Roehr, the authors discussed the concept or <br /> "stigma" in valuing property affected by hazardous substances " <br /> ; ° . . . <br /> in, on, or near the subject property in measurable <br /> quantities. " This "perceived risk" can cause a dangerous <br /> j,1�yC2 <br /> L•isLY <br /> 'snowball effect" in neighborhoods or towns: loss of property <br /> value leading to lower tax collections and fewer town services. <br /> END <br /> yy^i <br />