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glass of water to signify contaminated drinking water. There's little being done about 1,4 dioxane in the Cape Fear River Basin
Posted inEnvironmental Health

How long will it take to rid PFAS from private wells?

by Greg Barnes April 7, 2020April 6, 2020

By Greg Barnes As more sampling is performed, the number of private drinking water wells found to be contaminated by GenX and other “forever chemicals” continues to surge in an area surrounding the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant. Figures from the state Department of Environmental Quality show that, as of mid-February, more than 2,500 homes in […]

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

School boards eye filtration to remove PFAS

by Coastal Review Online February 28, 2020February 28, 2020
A sign for Grays' Creek Elementary, in an area that
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Local governments, residents having to foot bill for industrial contamination

by Greg Barnes January 7, 2020January 6, 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
shows a large format photograph labeled "Carbon Adsorption Unit" sitting on a table
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Chemours outlines second phase of PFAS removal

by Greg Barnes August 28, 2019August 29, 2019
shows a large coal ash landfill with a dressed surface
Posted inEnvironmental Health

State orders owner of lined coal ash landfill to assess contamination

by Greg Barnes June 25, 2019

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