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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE HARBOURS AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE BY THE DEPUTY OF ST. JOHN
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2005 Question
"Would the President inform members –
( a ) of the measures taken, if any, to clean up any contamination arising from harmful substances found in
fire fighting foam used as a result of an air crash in October 2004?
( b ) w h e ther any domestic water supplies have been contaminated as a result of this incident and, if so,
whether any affected residents are able to apply to the Committee to have a potable water supply at no cost to the respective householder? and,
( c ) w h e ther the Committee has offered any other form of assistance to any respective householders?" Answer
"(a) After the crash the Airport Fire Service withdrew and the clean up operation was directed by the
Environmental Protection Investigations Officer of the Planning and Environment Department. I am advised that contaminated soil was removed from site to La Collette under supervision of the Water Resources Section.
- As a result of this incident I am not aware of any domestic water supply havingbeencontaminated.
- Notas a result of this incident."