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Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group
Facilitating communication and information on remediation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination affecting the Village of Hoosick Falls and Town of Hoosick.
CPWG MEETING SCHEDULE
THE HOOSICK AREA CPWG MEETS EVERY OTHER MONTH FROM 6-8PM. MEETINGS ARE IN PERSON AT THE HOOSICK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A VIRTUAL OPTION IS AVAILABLE AND SHARED VIA THE CPWG LISTSERV.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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ROLE OF THE CPWG
The Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) is designed to serve as a community liaison with government agencies. The CPWG helps ensure information is shared with the community in a timely manner. The group meets on a monthly basis to review and discuss the progress of remediation activities and water supply options, and to provide the opportunity for the community’s questions and/or concerns to be addressed before decisions are made. The CPWG does not set policy or make decisions regarding project design or implementation.
ROLE OF THE CPWG
The Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) is designed to serve as a community liaison with government agencies. The CPWG helps ensure information is shared with the community in a timely manner. The group meets on a monthly basis to review and discuss the progress of remediation activities and water supply options, and to provide the opportunity for the community’s questions and/or concerns to be addressed before decisions are made. The CPWG does not set policy or make decisions regarding project design or implementation.
HOOSICK FALLS SITE CONTAMINATION OVERVIEW
In late 2014, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was detected in the Village of Hoosick Falls public drinking water supply wells at levels higher than the recommended US EPA advisory level. Subsequent testing also identified PFOA in private wells in the Town of Hoosick. Following the installation of water filtration units, all municipal water supply testing results have indicated non-detectable levels of PFOA since March 13, 2016.
Perfluorooctanoic acid is a man-made chemical used to make non-stick and other household products that are resistant to water, grease, or stains. The chemical is also used in Teflon coating and manufacturing processes.
In the Hoosick area, PFOA-contaminated groundwater is linked to past manufacturing sites throughout the town and village. The NYSDEC has identified Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and Honeywell International as responsible parties for the contamination.
The Hoosick area Superfund sites include Saint-Gobain-McCaffrey Street; former Oak Materials-John Street; Saint-Gobain-Liberty Street; Hoosick Falls Landfill; and Alexander Schmigel Property. Investigative work is also being performed at potential Superfund sites, or “P” sites, which include Oak Materials-River Road; Interface Solutions; former Dodge Machine; Allied-Signal Laminate Systems-Mechanic Street; and former Oak-Mitsui on First Street.
CONTACT HOOSICK AREA CPWG
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