NC Department of Environmental Quality Archives - Page 3 of 20 - North Carolina Health News

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.

Environmental Health

Wells polluted with PFAS found 18 miles from Chemours chemical plant

by Greg Barnes September 8, 2021August 31, 2022

we see a man kayaking away from the photographer down the French Broad River toward a wall of trees and wide blue skies

Environmental Health

DNA source testing of E. coli could become a powerful new tool for N.C. riverkeepers

by Greg Barnes July 15, 2021August 31, 2022

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

Photo shows a large, flat field with some structures in the distance. In the foreground, a large plastic looking tarp on the ground

Environmental Health

Environmentalists continue battle with lawmakers, pork industry over biogas from hog waste

by Greg Barnes May 21, 2021August 31, 2022

Environmental Health

Invasive zebra mussels found in N.C. pet stores, could threaten water systems

by Greg Barnes April 29, 2021August 31, 2022

Shows hands pouring a chemical into a testing container that labeled "Microfiber filter" These processes - along with mass spectrometry - helped identify GenX and PFAS in the Cape Fear River. NC State will have a research center dedicated to PFAS

Environmental Health

Environmentalists say Trump’s EPA fell far short in the fight against PFAS

by Greg Barnes March 9, 2021March 8, 2021