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Eastside WWTP discharges/outfalls/effluents to Deep River
Read more: Eastside WWTP discharges/outfalls/effluents to Deep RiverEastside Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges/outfalls/effluents to DEEP RIVER: Eastside WWTP, 5898 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown, Guilford County NC discharges/outfalls/effluents to Deep River and Richland Creek at two outfalls in Guilford County. Richland Creek flows into Deep River at the Eastside WWTP. Deep River is dammed to create Randleman Lake and Reservoir in Randolph County, NC. Randleman…
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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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In 1997, the NCDEQ said making Deep River/Randleman Lake a drinking water supply VIOLATED water quality standards
Read more: In 1997, the NCDEQ said making Deep River/Randleman Lake a drinking water supply VIOLATED water quality standardsThe creation of Randleman Lake in the 1990s faced strong opposition due to concerns about water quality. Documents reveal warnings from the NC Division of Water Quality regarding PHOSPHORUS levels and violations by the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant. Lack of monitoring in Deep River and its tributaries raises further environmental concerns. Public comments are urged…
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BROWNFIELDS & HAZARDOUS SITES, CONTAMINANT SOURCES & SITES, EASTSIDE WWTP, Local Government, PERMITS & VIOLATIONS, PFAS, 1,4 DIOXANE, VOCs, PTRWA/RANDLEMAN LAKE, SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL, WATER QUALITY, WATER TEST RESULTS1,4 DIOXANE: Levels INCREASED in 2023 at Eastside WWTP; regional DWR tells different story to NC commission
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: Levels INCREASED in 2023 at Eastside WWTP; regional DWR tells different story to NC commissionLevels of 1,4 Dioxane are on the rise in the Richland Creek/Deep River/Eastside water system, the drinking water supply for Randleman Lake and, ultimately, Jamestown and parts of Greensboro, Randolph County and High Point. Incoming wastewater samples from companies that discharge to Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant tested higher for 1,4 Dioxane as evidenced in Eastside’s…
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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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Seaboard’s first UV system for 1,4 DIOXANE failed
Read more: Seaboard’s first UV system for 1,4 DIOXANE failedNorth Carolina faces severe 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS contamination, particularly in Guilford County. This carcinogenic chemical has persisted for over three decades, leaching into water systems like Deep River and Randleman Lake, raising critical health concerns among local residents and prompting advocacy for stricter enforcement and oversight of clean water regulations and NPDES permits.
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Guilford County’s long relationship with 1,4-Dioxane spans 30 years
Read more: Guilford County’s long relationship with 1,4-Dioxane spans 30 yearsThe 2016 article from the Greensboro News & Record provides a comprehensive timeline of Jamestown, North Carolina’s 30-year struggle with contaminants, notably 1,4 Dioxane. Taft Wireback’s reporting delivers in-depth insights. The article also references the “dioxane tree orchard” visible on Google Maps’ satellite imagery.
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