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New Docs provide deeper dive into VOCs & 1,4-Dioxane contaminants at defunct Seaboard Site in Jamestown, NC
Read more: New Docs provide deeper dive into VOCs & 1,4-Dioxane contaminants at defunct Seaboard Site in Jamestown, NCSeaboard Chemical, an abandoned Superfund Site at 5899 Riverdale Drive in Jamestown, continues to leak hazardous substances into the groundwater, including 1,4-Dioxane and chlorinated volatile organic compounds. Despite a remedial action settlement in 2008, contaminants are still migrating towards Randleman Lake. Reports and inspections have highlighted the extent of contamination, but action to address the…
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KEEP AN EYE ON IT! Links to state public records & notices of local permits, violations and more
Read more: KEEP AN EYE ON IT! Links to state public records & notices of local permits, violations and moreMONITOR NEW LAND, BUILDING, AIR & WATER PERMITS AND PUBLIC NOTICES: Monitor applications for new NPDES discharge, stormwater and sewer permits, air emissions permits, public notices, public hearings, comment periods and notices of intent at the NC Department of Environmental Quality website here: https://www.deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings Watch for Notices seeking PUBLIC COMMENTS for BROWNFIELD properties here: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/brownfields-redevelopment-section/public-comment-notices…
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VOCs in UNIVAR 2021 Groundwater report exceed limits
Read more: VOCs in UNIVAR 2021 Groundwater report exceed limitsResidents of Jamestown express concerns about Univar Solutions’ discharges water supply surface water and groundwater contamination. Groundwater assessments reveal VOCs exceeding standards, while the town fails to provide necessary public information or responses to inquiries regarding water quality and potential contaminants.
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Brownfield application approved in 2021 for 28-acre site at Wendover & Guilford College Road
Read more: Brownfield application approved in 2021 for 28-acre site at Wendover & Guilford College RoadA 28-acre Brownfield site in Jamestown, NC, known as “Red Rock Trailer Park,” is slated for redevelopment into a high-density residential/commercial project. Despite state approval in July 2021, further assessment and inspection are required before development can proceed. The Brownfields program aims to facilitate the reuse of such environmentally compromised properties.
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UNCG student kayaks 33 miles of Deep River
Read more: UNCG student kayaks 33 miles of Deep RiverUNCG student Stephanie Stephens kayaked 33 miles along Deep River to assess water quality. Her findings revealed very poor surface water conditions, especially in Guilford County. Lack of monitoring and testing raised concerns, prompting Stephanie to organize an awareness event and fundraiser for water testing.
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