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States still have the authority to hold polluters responsible for PFAS & chemical pollution in water supplies; EPA’s new guide tells how
Read more: States still have the authority to hold polluters responsible for PFAS & chemical pollution in water supplies; EPA’s new guide tells howThe EPA released a guide for states to prevent PFAS pollution, emphasizing their authority to control it at the source. The Southern Environmental Law Center has demonstrated using the Clean Water Act to hold polluters accountable. This guide aims to protect communities by requiring industries to manage their own PFAS emissions effectively.
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BULL RUN: Misrepresented to EPA as an ‘aquatic life’ stream instead of ‘water supply for humans’ stream
Read more: BULL RUN: Misrepresented to EPA as an ‘aquatic life’ stream instead of ‘water supply for humans’ streamOn November 22, 2024, responses to three Public Information Requests to the NC Department of Environmental Quality revealed issues surrounding wastewater spills and water testing in Bull Run. The NCDEQ failed to adequately address concerns over wastewater pollution and misleading classifications, leading to community-led testing revealing harmful PFAS levels. One FOIA request – from November…
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A Chemours-specific PFAS compound (PFPrA) was found in High Point and Randleman lakes
Read more: A Chemours-specific PFAS compound (PFPrA) was found in High Point and Randleman lakesThe presence of PFAS compounds in water poses a significant health risk. The EPA has implemented new regulations and tested public water systems. However, accessing and interpreting this data can be challenging. Specific counties in North Carolina are highlighted, shedding light on their PFAS levels. This information is crucial for public awareness and action.
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Jamestown citizens join Trout Unlimited, NC Wildlife Federation & SELC to ask for protections
Read more: Jamestown citizens join Trout Unlimited, NC Wildlife Federation & SELC to ask for protectionsA couple hours ago, I stumbled upon a remarkable document in the North Carolina Public Records Archives. It’s a serious collection of letters addressing the dire condition of the state’s waterways, with a significant portion written by Jamestown residents. The document highlights issues of inadequate monitoring and pollution, urging action from the NC Dept. of…
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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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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.
