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New NCDEQ study follows the PFAS pollution flow
Read more: New NCDEQ study follows the PFAS pollution flowA 2023 study by the NC Dept. of Environmental Quality sheds more light on the amount of PFAS that industrial facilities, factories and landfills are discharging into our local water supply. Released in December 2025, the results provide a snapshot of the type and total PFAS analytes that exist in the wastewater flowing INTO and…
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New Year, New Rules for PFAS polluters
Read more: New Year, New Rules for PFAS pollutersOn Jan. 7th & 8th, the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will vote on new proposals for PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane regulation that would require “monitoring and minimization plans” for industrial polluters, but leaves out chemical discharge limits and automatic civil penalties for the polluting facilities. The meetings will be held at the Archdale Building…
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NCDEQ finds Teknor Apex noncompliant, PFAS in discharge
Read more: NCDEQ finds Teknor Apex noncompliant, PFAS in dischargeTeknor Apex is a manufacturer of PVC and vinyl materials that sits in the middle of Jamestown between Deep River and Hood Container. Formerly known as “Viking Polymers,” a tributary next to the building flows to Deep River. In September 2024, testing by the City of High Point showed PFAS in Teknor Apex’s pretreated wastewater:…
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KERSEY VALLEY LANDFILL: 1,4-Dioxane AIR emissions up 1,159%; October 2024 fire burned 5 tons; NO PFAS testing
Read more: KERSEY VALLEY LANDFILL: 1,4-Dioxane AIR emissions up 1,159%; October 2024 fire burned 5 tons; NO PFAS testingHigh Point, North Carolina-owned Kersey Valley Landfill’s recent emissions report reveals significant increases in hazardous pollutants, notably a staggering 1,159% rise in 1,4 DIOXANE emissions from 2023 to 2024. The landfill also released substantial VOCs, raising concerns about air quality in nearby Jamestown. Furthermore, violations were noted during inspections of waste screening practices and training…
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June 2025 tests show PFAS levels in a Jamestown neighborhood’s groundwater rose 24% in one year
Read more: June 2025 tests show PFAS levels in a Jamestown neighborhood’s groundwater rose 24% in one year[Note: see our complete PFAS test results spreadsheet with results from 2022 through August 2025, HERE] Tests conducted in June 2025 show PFAS groundwater concentrations in a Jamestown neighborhood rose an average of 24% over June 2024 tests. Increased concentrations were detected for TEN (10) PFAS compounds in samples taken at two residences that sit…
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January 2025 Agreement between PTRWA & local governments amends 1987 drinking water contract; addresses PFAS claims
Read more: January 2025 Agreement between PTRWA & local governments amends 1987 drinking water contract; addresses PFAS claimsHigh Point and Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (“PTRWA”) submitted a four applications to the NCDEQ’s Division of Water Infrastructure, asking for $120,685,000 to treat the PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane contamination in Randleman Lake, drinking water supply for Jamestown, Randleman, Randolph County, Archdale and parts of Greensboro.
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PFAS water test results for Jamestown, High Point, Southwest Greensboro since 2022
Read more: PFAS water test results for Jamestown, High Point, Southwest Greensboro since 2022In January 2025, PFAS testing revealed levels continue to rise in Jamestown’s water supply, sourced from Randleman Lake. Public testing indicates serious contamination issues, with PFAS compounds remaining in water sources, which are also plagued with high levels of 1,4 Dioxane.
