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soil are a large variable, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)has mandated <br /> 100 feet. She adds that a down-gradient well will need to be installed at the site, as there will be <br /> an injection permit required with quarterly testing for the first 12 months. <br /> AGENT COMMENTS <br /> Mr. McManus inquires whether a shelf-life determination has been made, as well as the <br /> DEP approval process. Ms. Thomas highlights this as an ongoing research project, but the town <br /> of Orleans has had a system in place for approximately 8-9 years. Additional discussion ensues <br /> regarding a bench study completed for the town of Orleans and the process for requests <br /> submitted to the DEP. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Jared Meader, the Wastewater Superintendent for the town of Mashpee, introduces <br /> himself and explains his reasoning for requesting a presentation from Jessica Thomas regarding <br /> the Permeable Reactive Barrier. Mr. Meader expresses his concerns for the community and his <br /> intentions for improvement. <br /> ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION <br /> Ms. Thomas adds that the project completed on the Vineyard was located on Tribal <br /> Land. She notes the Tribe's assistance and support. She is asked whether this is going to be a <br /> neighborhood project or per residence. Currently, it will be per residence unless discussed <br /> further. <br /> It is inquired whether groundwater data has been obtained to determine the location of the <br /> high nitrogen blooms. Mr. Meader ensures that all the data completed by the CWMP has been <br /> collected, and both the town of Barnstable and Sandwich will be releasing their data as well. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> • MASHPEE WATER QUALITY: Mr. Colombo initiates the discussion, referencing the <br /> Monday, April 29, 2024, Environmental Oversight Committee meeting. He highlights a <br /> key point: the high levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) within Johns <br /> and Ashumet Ponds. Additionally, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health <br /> conducted a recent sampling of the ponds, and the results are expected prior to Memorial <br /> Day. Mr. Colombo explains their concern is public ingestion directly from the water <br /> source or indirectly through the consumption of fish from a contaminated pond. <br /> However, currently, there are no health and safety standards regarding PFAS, so <br /> additional discussion will ensue pertaining to this matter. <br /> * The following Hyperlink connects to the EPA PFAS page for additional <br /> information purposes only. ttPs:: >IL.f, .1.p,ovfp �s/peas-ex lamed <br /> • TIMES/LENGTH OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS: Ms. Clapprood <br /> introduces her primary concern pertaining to the large number of issues brought forward <br /> to the Commission. She commends the Commission's ability to act quickly to resolve the <br /> issues and acknowledges the homeowners' involvement in the sometimes long and <br /> 3 <br />