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REGULAR MEETING <br />JULY 16. 1980 <br />Mr. McMahon stated that, if the well field was closed down totally, <br />the city would be forced to dig new wells elsewhere which would <br />create a serious economic hardship on the part of the city. He <br />stated that he did not have a good estimate on what it could cost <br />the city, but he referred to the cost involved of $60,000 to <br />$100,000 for each well drilled in the Industrial Park and <br />stated that the cost to the city would be much higher. He <br />stated that perhaps some thought should be given to moving <br />the well field away from this industrial and railroad area in <br />the long -range plans for the city. He stated that, as he under- <br />stood the reports, the chemicals are those commonly found in <br />degreasing activities. He indicated that, if the chemicals found <br />in the water were a result of a railroad'car.and accidental spill <br />some time ago, it would be very difficult to determine. He felt <br />there would not be any harmful effect upon anyone because of the <br />use of Well No. 4 prior to its being shut down. He stated that <br />he had no information regarding the health hazard effects, but <br />felt confident no health problem was present. He stated that <br />the Health Department does periodic testing of the water and the <br />contaminants had not shown up before so he felt certain they <br />were the result of a recent intrusion into the ground water <br />supply. Testing of the water by the consultant would determine <br />the direction of the contaminants; however, he felt this would <br />take a considerable amount of time since the city had no way of <br />knowing where the spill occurred, if, in fact, one ever had <br />occurred. The problem of location was further complicated because <br />of the various industries in the area, many of which have been in <br />operation for many years. Mr. McMahon concluded by stating that <br />he would be taking a serious overall look at the present location <br />of the Pumping Station in terms of future and long -range planning. <br />There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a <br />motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the <br />meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. <br />ATTEST: <br />N40— ; OL-1- a_ 0 . <br />Barbara J. Byer sr, A <br />A If . X.�,//_, <br />atrick ZcMa on <br />chard L. Hill <br />b' <br />oseph E. Kernan <br />