Subject:  (Celine) catwoman/watertowers (fwd)
Date:     Thu, 4 Feb 1999 035012 -0600 (CST)
From:     "Roy L. Beavers" <rbeavers@llion.org>
To:       emfguru <rbeavers@llion.org>
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.......I find this one very interesting!!!......guru.....

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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 23:01:34 -0500
From: CG 
To: rbeavers@llion.org
Subject: catwoman/watertowers

Dear Roy,

A while back I had the same question about water towers in regards to the
water being affected. Apparently, there was some research from Europe that
showed an increase/change in bacteria. This was here-say for me but
apparently information was presented at a Wayland, Massachusetts Town
meeting(1998) in regards to this. 

What I personally found out concerned more of a structural problem. The
technical Assistance Newsletter for Massachusetts Drinking Water
Suppliers-Spring 1997-In The Main-DEP Drinking Water Program, 1 Water
Street, Boston, Ma. 02108-4746 says: 
                 DEP Discourages Cell Antennas On Storage Tanks
                              Paul S. Niman
With the increasing popularity of cellular telephones, companies which
provide mobile service are under pressure to install more antennas to
improve their service. Since water storage tanks are commonly located on
the highest ground, local water departments are receiving financial offers
for allowing antennas to be located on the tanks. These offers , often
ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 are very appealing to water departments
which are always looking for funds. However, these offers need to be
carefully considered because risks to the water system can be great.

During recent sanitary surveys, the Drinking Water Program has encountered
a number of instances where the installation of antennas on the tanks has
compromised the public water supplier's ability to deliver fit and pure
water in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 160. In one instance
the antenna was welded to a tank, causing damage to the interior paint
lining which resulted in the tank being off-line for repairs for most of
the summer. In another instance the antenna installer drilled holes in the
tank without any concern for the drinking water contained inside. And still
another case, the installer opened the hatch on top of the tank for no
apparent reason and it remained open when he left.

The Drinking Water Program recommends that the PWS not allow antennas to be
mounted on water storage tanks. Alternatively, a free standing tower can be
erected on the site of a water storage tank without coming into contact
with the tank, access to the tank should not be permitted unless a
representative of the PWS is present. DEP will be working on a policy to
address these concerns. 

Celine



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