Last five posts from the CHAT-M-Room
(Town Common) are:
I think if we ignore him, he will stop talking. Thank you for sharing the information, Elaine!
SueS
USA - Sat 02/22/2025 - 13:29:11
Elaine
Not sure why you respond like you do. Yes, I get some beginning information from Chat GPT, but I know it's not the end all. Knowing how to employ it can be very valuable, you might wish to try it. Never, never have I ever"perpetuate misinformation" especially on a topic like PFAS. I made some worthy suggestions, and I stand by all of them. While the Chatham website may be of some assistance, I am not sure if any precise PFAS compound has been called out. With the new FED EPA REGS calling out specific compounds, don't you think attempts should be made to know precisely which PFAS chemicals are in the Chatham well water? Who better to discuss with than the USA EPA? As far as research goes on Chatham, where do you come off of with such a statement. I am quite aware of well 6 that have/had PFAS measurements reregistering as high as 7.2 when it was being repaired and later measured 3.6 vs. the fed limit then at 4.0. And that blending was conducted with wells 7 and 9.
Similarly, I am aware that wells 5 and 8 located near Ebans Way had levels of PFAS measured at 56ppt. And yes, I am aware of new wells 10 and 11.
Elaine some of John's posters know very well that I have a modest residence on the Cape and I pass thru more than just a few times a year. You know very well who I am and rather than go and be on an attack, I challenge you to a cup of coffee instead of John reprimanding me. What have I done wrong?
Alan
USA - Sat 02/22/2025 - 12:32:12
John, Alan telling people to literally google Chat Gpt to get their information-where he apparently get his- and to call the CDC- confirms that he hasn't done his research on Chatham. Our town staff is well aware of the DEP AND EPA standards for PFAS. They were first discovered in Chatham in April 2021 and we do testing as required on a regular basis even if there is only a trace. If they are above the state and/or federal standards our wells are shut down. Alan would get more accurate info on Chatham, instead, by simply looking at the town website where all our data is available. And taking a drink of Chatham water when he passes through a few times a year is not the same as consuming our drinking water on a daily basis as we do. It's your room. You can reprimand anyone you want, but it is a disservice Chatham residents to perpetuate misinformation on a topic of such seriousness. Maybe that's why people don't use their full names.
Elaine B Gibbs
Chatham, MA USA - Sat 02/22/2025 - 11:02:45
Dan: Alan has as much right to post here as you do, and actually a bit more, since I know exactly who he is.
I can't currently say the same for you as your signature isn't descriptive enough.
Also, there's NO Chatham property ownership requirement to use this forum, but he has property nearby on Cape and visits Chatham which more than meets my rules. One simply has to have an interest in Chatham and make comments relevant to it, or the nearby towns.
Elaine: You said previously that Alan doesn't drink Chatham water. Maybe not everyday, but I am confident he does on occasion. You have zero proof of your claim.
J Hallgren (as Moderator)
Clearwater , FL USA - Sat 02/22/2025 - 10:17:49
Thank you for sharing Elaine. All good information on PFAS!Since Alan hasn't found a chat room in NJ yet- maybe you can post again so everyone can find it easily.
Dan
USA - Sat 02/22/2025 - 09:11:13