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MINUTES September 16 , 1993 S BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> to a laboratory, when the results come back they will have <br /> that level of quality control that they need to legally make <br /> some decisions. " <br /> Questions were raised by Briarwood residents as to what <br /> would happen if the results indicate the water is con- <br /> taminated but the homeowner, knowing the risks, chooses not <br /> to tie in. <br /> Mr. Greelish stated, "If a moratorium were declared for <br /> water usage this Board has the legal right to take the neces- <br /> sary action. " <br /> Questions were raised as to whether the ponds would be <br /> closed. <br /> Mr. Doherty responded, "That is not the issue this <br /> evening. " "We are here this evening to discuss the private <br /> potable water drinking wells in the Briarwood area. " "The <br /> discussion tonight will be limited to that. " "I will not al- <br /> low the issues to be confused or be clouded because nothing <br /> will be accomplished. " <br /> Mr. Begley commented, "The area we are concerned about <br /> is the area that is north of the fork in the road of Hooppole <br /> Road and Highland Road if you are south of that you need not <br /> be concerned about the contamination. " <br /> A Briarwood homeowner questioned the Board as to whether <br /> all the wells will be shutdown. <br /> Mr. Doherty relayed, "As the Board is considering it <br /> now, if we were to ban the wells in the affected area all the <br /> private wells will be banned. " "We will base that decision <br /> on the information gained tonight. " "We have not made a de- <br /> cision. " <br /> Mr. Orlando commented, "Some people have town water and <br /> also maintain their private wells. " "Is the Board stating <br /> all wells even those being used for irrigation purposes will <br /> be banned. " <br /> Mr. Doherty responded, "Yes. " <br /> Mr. Begley commented, "When the results are available we <br /> could consider, if there is a problem for watering, outside <br /> use. " "The volatiles coming off of a shower or enclosed <br /> space is a very different situation. " <br /> Mr. Greelish relayed, "With the information we received <br /> from the State Health Department and D.E.P. we're advised <br /> there is a significant health risk for even watering lawns <br />