Word: dep
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After learning that levels of trihalomethane (THM) in Cambridge's water approached twice the limit recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Laurie R. Belin '91 said she decided to take action...
Though the city had made some attempts to inform the public of the problem in the past months, John J. Cusack Jr., the superintendent of the Cambridge Water Department, said the city's campaign had not been in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations. Cambridge was fined $19,000 fee by the DEP for its failure to comply to regulations properly...
While the maximum concentration of TMH allowed by DEP is one hundred parts per billion, daily readings in Cambridge since 1988 have shown a steady increase from 107 parts per billion 196 parts per billion, said Tony B. Abruzese, a spokesperson for the DEP...
...sodium level in Cambridge water is also well above the 20 milligrams per liter maximum limit set by DEP, but Abruzese said the difference did not pose a health problem...