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increases or new construction. There would also be a decision on a case-by-case basis to <br />provide flexibility. <br />5. Joint Base Cape Cod Update – Doug Karson, JBCC Community Involvement Lead <br />This was a presentation regarding the environmental cleanup process of JBCC. Doug Karson <br />made a point that there was a lot or progress on the cleanup. In particular, the footprint of the <br />contamination had markedly decreased. He went through a number of locations highlighting <br />the changes over the last several years. PFAS, forever chemicals, were not initially part of the <br />cleanup, but progress has been made cleaning these chemicals up as well. Regarding funding, it <br />was noted there was a lot of political support for these efforts. However, the funding issue is a <br />problem since planning was needed to go out many years. Ernest Virgilio thanked the presenter <br />noting that the maps in the presentation were very helpful. <br /> <br />6. I/A technology presentation – Jim Healey, Orenco Water <br />Mr. Seabury, Health Agent, has asked for Septic System installers to provide a presentation to <br />the Board to provide information on I/A (Innovative Alternative) in particular. The Orenco <br />Water I/A (This is a secondary system) reduces nitrates down to an acceptable level using a <br />proprietary textile (AdvanTEX). It uses a hanging membrane to facilitate anerobic bacteria to <br />break down waste. However, it does require a pump system requiring power. Ed Raposa had <br />general question on the operation of the system noting requires power and the prevalence of <br />power outages. This particular system does have some ability to stand for a period without <br />backing up without power. Jim Healey informed Ernest Virgilio that the annual monitoring cost <br />and operation was approximately $2000. However, this would depend on the service contract <br />entered into by the homeowner. The Board was informed that the system has the option of <br />being monitored remotely as well. The typical service call consists of checking the breaker. <br />The Board thanked Mr. Healey for the informative presentation. <br /> <br />st <br />Mr. Raposa made a motion to adjourn the March 21 Board of Health Meeting at 6:05 pm which was <br />seconded by Mr. Livingston. Roll call John Livingston (Yes) Ed Raposa (Yes) Ernest Virgilio (Yes) <br /> <br />th <br />The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for April 4 , 2023 at 4:30 pm. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectively Submitted, <br /> <br />Bradford Pierce, <br />BOH Board Secretary. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />