Bennington College - Tishman Hall Event
"Bennington College's Tishman Hall event held on September 28, 2016, was a memorable gathering of the community. The event showcased intellectual conversations and creative exchanges in a vibrant atmosphere. Students, faculty, and guests came together to celebrate diversity and innovation, fostering a spirit of collaboration and learning. The historic Tishman Hall served as the perfect venue for this dynamic gathering, where ideas flowed freely and connections were made. It was a day filled with inspiration, ideas, and a shared passion for education and creativity."
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Bennington/North Bennington Tishman Hall, Bennington College September 28, 2016
Alyssa B. Schuren, Commissioner, DEC Agenda: Bennington/North Bennington site & sampling updates Blood testing & health updates Municipal line & Saint-Gobain conversations Questions & Answers Agenda:
Current PFOA Private Well Results 541 samples collected from private wells 199 results : ND (37%) 76 results : 0-20 ppt (14%) 266 results : >20 ppt (49%)
Bottled Water & Resampling Update No longer any drop off locations Home delivery only Resampling wells < 20 ppt Future sampling will be based on results
POET Update POETs installed 244 POETs to be installed - 11 First time sampled 232 Second time sampled 199 Third time sampled - 134 Influent concentrations vary (4,600 <20 ppt) Midpoint All ND (<20 ppt) Effluent All ND (<20 ppt)
POET Update Initial sampling All POETs will be sampled 3 times Ongoing sampling >1,000 ppt - quarterly 200-1,000 ppt twice a year <200 ppt sampled annually All carbon beds will be changed at a minimum every other year.
Blood Clinic & Health Updates Update from Shannon Tatro, Department of Health Update from Shannon Tatro, Department of Health
November 14 from 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. November 15 from 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Location: Department of Health 324 Main St. Bennington Eligibility If DEC tested the well of the home in North Bennington or Bennington where you live now, or any time in the past eight years, and/or you worked or lived at the former Chemfab/Saint-Gobain site at 940/1030 Water Street in North Bennington, or you work or live there now. http://survey.healthvermont.gov/s3/PFOA-Blood-Draw- Registration
Process for Moving Forward with Long-Term Solution Update from Update from DEC Commissioner Schuren DEC Commissioner Schuren
Major Milestones for Long-Term Solution Complete site investigation Investigate and plan for final design Define scope of problem Submit Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Approve Corrective Action Plan (CAP) What s the smartest way to fix it? Implement corrective actions Begin construction and site remediation work Make the solution happen
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