LITTLE HOCKING'S WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATED, BUT SAFE?

(08/17/2005)

Little Hocking's water supply has become contaminated with C-8, a chemical used by DuPont in the production of teflon. At the same time, a recent study suggests the chemical is not harmful. DuPont Manager Bill Hopkins says, "C-8 is in the water supply and we're very sorry that it's there, and we do understand the community's concern about the chemical." "We just want to do what it is necessary to take it out of the water supply, and bottled water seemed like a move in the right direction," he said, in what seems to be a confusing move by the chemcial giant. "The study was very much in line with what DuPont has said, and we didn't think it was wishy washy at all. It showed very conclusive results that were very much in line with what DuPont has maintained for so long," said DuPont. Despite the recent study, many remain confused by DuPont's position. Why supply bottled water if C-8 is not a risk? Washington Work's DuPont will be paying for the bottled water program. The Little Hocking Water Association is responsible for delivering the bottled water to its customers.

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