"In addition to generally facilitating a better scientific understanding of the superfund site impacts to groundwater, EPA’s efforts will help identify whether the Cinnaminson Superfund Site is a source of certain contaminants that have been, and continue to be, treated at a Moorestown water treatment plant so that residents continue to receive safe/clean water," according to the resolution.
On Monday night, township officials said they approached the EPA about investigating 123 TCP as one of the contaminants, but that ultimately, it wouldn’t be included in the investigation.
The subject arose during the Sept. 24 meeting when Babcock was talking about putting out an RFQ to find someone to track down whoever was responsible for contaminating Moorestown’s water, and Locatell mentioned the investigation of the superfund site in Cinnaminson.
On Monday, Babcock pointed out that there is a superfund site in Moorestown that isn’t being investigated.
Township officials emphasized that the township has been focusing on cleaning the township’s water and pursuing those responsible for the contamination at a later time.
Documents show the total cost of the project to upgrade the North Church Street Water Treatment Plant currently stands at $18,652,882.
"You said you’d go out for an RFQ last year at this time, and nothing ever happened," Babcock responded.
"It’s better to narrow your focus," Township Manager Tom Neff said.
"We’re working with the EPA to minimize the impact on the residents," Neff said.
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