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The notice said the issue on the 3rd was due to “start-up issues with the system” that the city is still working out.
Tompkins County Director of Environmental Health Elizabeth Cameron said residents needn’t be concerned. She said Maximum Contaminant Levels are based on the risks associated with long-term exposure to certain compounds, and one day of higher exposure should not pose health concerns.
Long-term exposure to elevated chlorite levels can cause nervous system effects in children, infants and pregnant women’s fetuses. High levels can also lead to anemia.
But the city met the 30-day reporting requirement for this specific violation, Cameron said.