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Well water samples give scientists more insight into where the highests levels of manganese are likely to turn up in drinking water wells in the Piedmont. The N.C. State University researchers plotted where they found those sites in well sampling data. Much of them cluster atop the Carolina Slate Belt.

Environmental Health, Featured

Manganese in Wells More Widespread Than Previously Thought

by Catherine Clabby September 20, 2016July 14, 2017

To lower sample bottles from a bridge, graduate students Catalina Lopez and Zachary Hopkins use a plastic cord dispenser, a long rope, and PVC pipe drilled with holes so it can sink to move a sample bottle into the Haw River and back up again. Photo by Julie Williams Dixon

Environmental Health, Featured, Research News

Tainted Waters: New Drinking Water Threat Concerns Scientists, Officials

by Catherine Clabby September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Many older water faucet units contain fittings with brass, which contains up to 8 percent lead, or leaded solder in the copper piping, both of which can leach lead into the water.

Children's Health, Environmental Health, Featured, Public Health

Schoolhouse Lead Costs Districts, While State Hangs Back

by Rose Hoban September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

This AirBeam was on display at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair. Photo courtesy of airbeam2 / Flicker (Creative Commons)

Making Air Pollution Visible

by Catherine Clabby August 23, 2016November 13, 2023

At the height of the tourism season in North Carolina, the state Division of Air Quality published this image online to celebrate improvements in North Carolina’s air quality. A deciview is a unit used to measure differences in visibility. Photo credit: NC Department of Environmental Quality / National Park Service

Cleaner Air, For Now?

by Catherine Clabby August 1, 2016November 17, 2022

Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Senate Budget Challenges River Cleanup Rules

by Catherine Clabby June 10, 2016July 14, 2017