Sebastian at least for the moment seems to be sticking to his membership with the Totally Rotten And Corrupt Committee (TRAC). Despite that error he is however producing some excellent critiques of Lanxess and GHD's (consultants) nonsense and ever wishful thinking masquerading as science.
In his December 5/24 critique to TRAC Sebastian takes issue with GHD's undying optimism that despite gross pumping failures and shutdowns , all is well hydraulic containment wise. Sebastian states "In the monthly progress reports, GHD has a note at the bottom of the average daily pumping rates table stating: "...the Target Average pumping rates is set at 90% of the set point rate. GHD recommends that Lanxess maintain the target pumping rates greater than or equal to these rates." The combined on-site pumping rates are now below the 50% mark and have been for months."
So GHD writes one thing for public consumption (progress reports) but tells TRAC the absolute opposite. God how I despise professional liars.
Secondly Sebastian responded to GHD's nonsense about the low lying "Gap" area draining Uniroyal Chemical toxins onto the Stroh property. Oh my Lord to have to deal with those GHD second string (literally) twits yet again. Sebastian stated "Let me just add that this response by GHD is typical. The answers appear superficially plausible but do not have the details to support their always optimistic conclusions (to the company at least). There is a continued absence of professional detachment and of a critical disposition on the part of GHD which has gone on far too long as far as groundwater remediation in Elmira is concerned. We deserve better."
Meanwhile mayor Shantz and Woolwich Council continue to cover their eyes and ears and hold their nose while supporting this sham of a cleanup in Elmira. Our media have also grossly failed us. Where is the Elmira Independent when we so desperately need it?
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