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Shows arial view of construction of a thermal oxidizer to mitigate PFAS, machinery, building, etc at a the Chemours facility that has dumped PFAS and other fluorochemicals into nearby rivers, the air.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

DEQ rejects Chemours corrective action plan

by Greg Barnes April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

By Greg Barnes The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality said Tuesday that a corrective action plan submitted by the Chemours chemical company is inadequate in addressing decades of groundwater and soil contamination surrounding the plant. The DEQ said in a news release that the plan, which Chemours submitted on a Dec. 31 due-by date, will […]

four scientists sit at a table where they discuss water pollution
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Not all in-home water filters completely remove toxic PFAS

by Greg Barnes February 6, 2020February 10, 2020
A faucet with water flowing from it, as an illustration for drinking water contamination, with substances such as 1,4 dioxane and PFAS
Posted inEnvironmental Health

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

by Greg Barnes February 3, 2020February 4, 2020
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.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

DEQ records show repeated releases of probable carcinogen into Haw River

by Greg Barnes November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

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