One-Third of Horsham Wells Tested Show Contamination
DEP will hold a meeting at the Horsham Township Community Center tonight to review the findings for private wells in the area of Limekiln Pike and Grindleton Lane.
Roughly one-third of the Horsham wells tested during recent Department of Environmental Protection samplings showed contaminants, making water unsafe to drink, according to a DEP spokeswoman. To date, 34 private wells in the area of Limekiln Pike and Grindleton Lane have been tested, said Lynda Rebarchak, DEP spokeswoman. Of those, Rebarchak said 11 were found to have levels of perchloroethylene or PCE “above safe drinking water standards.” The odorless and colorless chemical is a widely-used solvent commonly used in dry cleaning, or as a degreaser. According to Environmental Pollution Centers, “PCE is toxic to humans at very low concentrations.” That is why the homeowners whose wells were contaminated have been with provided bottled water…
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Theresa Katalinas
2:52 pm on Friday, April 13, 2012
Hi Bill, I just checked and the answer is yes, but I don't have other specifics at the moment. That is being overseen by the Horsham Township Water and Sewer Authority. more ›