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After a media report earlier this week that water in Lansingville contains trihalomethanes (THM) levels that exceed federal standards, officials at the Bolton Point Water Commission and the town of Lansing were quick to point out there is no danger to the public and that the matter is being addressed.  The Ithaca Journal report said THM levels had reached 86 parts per billion at the Cayuga Power Plant, 6 parts per billion above the allowable annual maximum  average.

THM is a byproduct of the chlorination process.  Lansing Supervisor Kathy Miller says THM increases in water mains that are not in constant use.  Because there are relatively few customers in the northwest part of the town THM levels there are likely to rise.  She said the water commission plans to reduce THM levels by flushing that part of the system.  Miller added that installation of an aerator will provide a permanent solution.

Lansing Town Engineer David Herrick says he has recommended that the water commission conduct more aggressive testing throughout the system.

Bolton Point's Jack Rueckheim told WHCU's Brendan Callahan Wednesday that exceeding the government standard is not dangerous, and residents in Lansingville are not being poisoned.  He noted that the issue is being addressed.

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