Community group flags stack-test finding that emissions may show more PFAS than inputs
Petersburgh CA members reviewed recent staff test reports and flagged an expert observation that heating processes can produce PFAS transformation products, meaning stack tests may report higher levels of some compounds than were present in inputs. Members agreed to press DEC for clarification of test panels and continuous monitoring records.
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Petersburgh Community Action (CA) members spent part of their meeting reviewing recent staff test reports and questions raised by an independent chemist who examined data obtained via a FOIL request. The group said the chemist, Denise Driver Pointer, forwarded technical questions about laboratory conversions and the list of analytes included under the facility's permit.
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