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shows a smiling man sitting on a pallet of plastic drinking water bottles that he has to use because his well water is tainted by PFAS

Environmental Health

Forever chemical found in Cumberland County wells 25 miles from Chemours

by CityView Today March 19, 2022March 19, 2022

Aerial photo shows a hog-waste lagoon in Columbus County. Photo courtesy of Cape Fear River Watch

Environmental Health

UPDATED: EPA agrees to probe NC permitting of hog operations near minority populations

by Carolina Public Press January 23, 2022January 21, 2022

Aerial photo shows a hog-waste lagoon in Columbus County. Photo courtesy of Cape Fear River Watch

Environmental Health

Environmental lawsuit challenges NC biogas production from hog waste

by Carolina Public Press October 23, 2021October 22, 2021

shows a coal plant with steam puffing from one of the smokestacks, a concern in the fight against climate change, air pollution

Environmental Health

N.C. House energy bill still stirring debate

by Greg Barnes August 3, 2021August 2, 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

The city of Cary's wastewater treatment plant, where officials are monitoring raw sewage for the coronavirus: Photo credit: City of Cary

Environmental Health

Another release of a toxic substance causes alarm in the Cape Fear River basin

by Greg Barnes July 8, 2021August 31, 2022