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A man in a white shirt and red tie, stands at a podium and gives a speech outside, as a group of people look on.

Environmental Health

The Neuse receives River of the Year award

by Will Atwater October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

shows a man and a woman standing in front of the steps to their house where their water has been contaminated by PFAS and other chemicals

Environmental Health

To understand health effects of PFAS polluted water, residents submit blood samples

by Rose Hoban December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

A municipal drinking water plant. Unlike at a private well, water is treated for bactria and for chemicals such as 1.4 dioxane at a central location, then pumped through pipes to residents. This can symbolize 1,4 dioxane contamination and clean water.

Environmental Health

N.C Environmental Management Commission directs DEQ to investigate 1,4 dioxane discharge

by Greg Barnes July 14, 2021August 31, 2022

Environmental Health

New DEQ data show ‘staggering’ levels of PFAS in Cape Fear River basin

by Greg Barnes February 3, 2020February 4, 2020

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NC health trends and policies to watch for in 2020

by Editor January 3, 2020July 24, 2026

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Environmental Health

What stories grabbed you in 2019? NC Health News most-read stories of the year, continued.

by Editor December 31, 2019