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Diagram of an improperly bored well. Improperly constructed bored wells allow potentially contaminated surface and near surface water to enter the well and potentially contaminate the local groundwater.

Rulemaking on Water May No Longer Be Purview of Public Health

by Stephanie Soucheray July 1, 2014December 15, 2025

Though many plastic manufacturers now advertise BPA-free products, the chemical is not widely banned in the United States.

Study: BPA Can Activate Breast Cancer Cells

by Stephanie Soucheray July 1, 2014December 15, 2025

A proposed bill would limit citizens from challenging air-pollution permits. Photo courtesy U.S. EPA

Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Bill Would Limit Citizens from Challenging Toxic Air Pollution

by Gabe Rivin June 27, 2014April 7, 2017

An aerial shot of the Dan River Steam Station, the power plant whose ash spilled into the Dan River. Duke stores coal ash, a byproduct of electricity generation, in wet ponds. Photo courtesy Duke Energy

Environmental Health, Featured

Senate Committee Approves Revised Coal Ash Bill

by Gabe Rivin June 18, 2014April 7, 2017

Ice Water

Mapping Access to Clean Water in the State

by Stephanie Soucheray June 17, 2014December 15, 2025

Staff from the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service take core samples following the spill of coal ash into the Dan River. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Coal Ash Bill Sets Few New Requirements for Water Monitoring, Cleanup

by Gabe Rivin June 10, 2014April 7, 2017