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THE LIST: Upper Deep River’s landfills & industrial contaminators
Read more: THE LIST: Upper Deep River’s landfills & industrial contaminatorsThe federal Clean Water Act authorizes states and local governments to require and enforce cleanup by industrial polluters, at the polluters’ expense. That’s the point of the EPA’s UCMR safe drinking water regulations, as former NC Environmental Secretary Elizabeth Biser said in her May 2, 2024 press statement. Go to this link to view 1,4-Dioxane…
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New reports show high levels of 1,4 Dioxane, VOCs, methane gas at Seaboard Chemical/Old High Point Landfill
Read more: New reports show high levels of 1,4 Dioxane, VOCs, methane gas at Seaboard Chemical/Old High Point LandfillRecent reports indicate high contamination levels at the Seaboard/Old High Point Landfill, revealing dangerous methane gas and persistent 1,4 Dioxane and VOCs.
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1,4 DIOXANE: GFL is 4th landfill leaching within 7 miles of drinking water reservoir; High Point voted to DOUBLE GFL’s capacity
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: GFL is 4th landfill leaching within 7 miles of drinking water reservoir; High Point voted to DOUBLE GFL’s capacityAt least FOUR landfills are leaching 1,4 Dioxane to Richland Creek and Deep River, a few miles upstream from Randleman Reservoir: Kersey Valley Landfill, Jackson Lake Road Landfill, Seaboard Chemical/Inactive High Point Landfill, and GFL Construction & Demolition Landfill. (Note: More local 1,4 Dioxane polluters are discussed HERE) GFL C&D Landfill sometimes called “WI High…
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Another 1,4-DIOXANE source: Jackson Lake Road Landfill, owned by the City of High Point
Read more: Another 1,4-DIOXANE source: Jackson Lake Road Landfill, owned by the City of High PointThe Jamestowner discovered additional significant 1,4-Dioxane polluters. The first is Jackson Lake Road Landfill owned by the City of High Point. It’s unlined and has contaminants in groundwater and surface water. The landfill’s waste impacts monitoring wells and a nearby tributary. A full report details the findings and images. (Word count: 49)
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Kersey Valley Landfill Air Emissions Permit renewal, public comments due FEB 4, 2024
Read more: Kersey Valley Landfill Air Emissions Permit renewal, public comments due FEB 4, 2024The Kersey Valley Landfill is in the spotlight due to potential air and water pollution issues. With plans to expand, the landfill’s impact on the local drinking water supply has sparked concern. The lack of proper monitoring of the area’s drinking water supply has led to growing environmental neglect, prompting a call for public action…
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History of GFL’s C&D Landfill in Jamestown (aka ‘WI High Point Landfill’)
Read more: History of GFL’s C&D Landfill in Jamestown (aka ‘WI High Point Landfill’)Canadian company GFL Environmental is nearing capacity at its Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill on Riverdale Drive in Jamestown, North Carolina and has applied for a construction permit to expand. Water quality tests conducted last year revealed the presence of vanadium, 1,4-dioxane, barium, benzene, vinyl chloride and more. The town’s drinking water reservoir is 12…
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EASTSIDE WWTP, LANDFILLS, PFAS, 1,4 DIOXANE, VOCs, PTRWA/RANDLEMAN LAKE, SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL, WATER QUALITY1,4 DIOXANE: For years, Guilford County hid it by burying data, dismissing public concerns, denying science & enlisting help from ‘high level’ sources
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: For years, Guilford County hid it by burying data, dismissing public concerns, denying science & enlisting help from ‘high level’ sourcesThe post discusses awater contamination by the cities of Greensboro and Reidsville that led to a lawsuit filed by downstream communities. The cities disregarded health risks, failed to notify downstream communities about the contamination, and shielded industry from scrutiny. The story emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability. The article also mentions recent EPA directives…
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