Introduction

In this section we summarize our program of research work. This information was prepared by the C8 Science Panel to provide the press and public with information about health and environmental studies being conducted in the area surrounding DuPont's Washington Works Plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where C8 has been detected in drinking water in areas surrounding the plant. We understand that people are concerned about whether C8 affects their health. That's what we are tasked with finding out. We recognize that to do our job well requires:

Conducting careful independent science to help answer these questions AND
Keeping the community informed about the studies we are going to be conducting, and results as we complete these studies;

We are committed to helping the local community and news media understand our work, and keeping the lines of communication open with local residents and the media about the progress we are making. This document is one way we are doing that. It provides an overview of the entire project, and briefly describes each of the studies that are part of our work.



Community Study Summary
Home The Science Panel Panel Members Press Community Study Summary - Introduction - Why Further Study is Necessary - The Studies At A Glance - Timeline - Confidentiality of Personal Information - Additional Community Participation C8 Study results C8 Test Results Consent Form C8 Health Project Links Contact	Introduction In this section we summarize our program of research work. This information was prepared by the C8 Science Panel to provide the press and public with information about health and environmental studies being conducted in the area surrounding DuPont's Washington Works Plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where C8 has been detected in drinking water in areas surrounding the plant. We understand that people are concerned about whether C8 affects their health. That's what we are tasked with finding out. We recognize that to do our job well requires: Conducting careful independent science to help answer these questions AND Keeping the community informed about the studies we are going to be conducting, and results as we complete these studies; We are committed to helping the local community and news media understand our work, and keeping the lines of communication open with local residents and the media about the progress we are making. This document is one way we are doing that. It provides an overview of the entire project, and briefly describes each of the studies that are part of our work.