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Concrete/cement company buys 17-acre site at McKay & Gate City Blvd near Adams Farm
Read more: Concrete/cement company buys 17-acre site at McKay & Gate City Blvd near Adams FarmOn January 9, 2026, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Silvi Concrete purchased Lester Properties’ contaminated 17.62-acre Brownfield site at MacKay Road and Gate City Blvd. The site is addressed in Greensboro, but located in the Jamestown ETJ between Fox Hollow/Adams Farm and the commercial strips along Gate City Blvd and Mackay Road (behind the Walgreens corner).…
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PFAS in PTRWA water samples increased 53% from Oct. 2023 to Oct. 2025
Read more: PFAS in PTRWA water samples increased 53% from Oct. 2023 to Oct. 2025The first time I tested my Jamestown tap water for PFAS was October 6, 2023, using Tap Score’s EPA-approved test kits and labs. Two weeks ago, I retested using the same company. Our water utility is Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA). Our water comes from Randleman Lake, which is fed by Deep River. It…
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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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After 35 years of concerns, complaints & court orders, Seaboard is STILL contaminating our DRINKING WATER supply
Read more: After 35 years of concerns, complaints & court orders, Seaboard is STILL contaminating our DRINKING WATER supplyThe construction of Randleman Reservoir faced significant opposition in the late 90s. Concerns included contaminated sites, hazardous waste, integrity of test data and environmental impact. Despite the issues, the reservoir began serving as a key water supply for Greensboro, Jamestown, Archdale, High Point and parts of Randolph County in 2010.
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High Point Landfill/Seaboard contamination: Voices from the past are more relevant than ever
Read more: High Point Landfill/Seaboard contamination: Voices from the past are more relevant than everIn May 2016, Taft Wireback reported on the Seaboard Chemical/High Point Landfill’s 27-year cleanup failure, emphasizing ongoing contamination issues affecting the Deep River drinking water supply. Nine years later, little progress has been made, as dangerous chemicals persist, prompting renewed calls from residents for urgent action to protect public health and the environment.
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High levels of 1,4-DIOXANE continue to leach into Deep River from the 163-acre High Point Landfill (in addition to PFAS)
Read more: High levels of 1,4-DIOXANE continue to leach into Deep River from the 163-acre High Point Landfill (in addition to PFAS)Recent assessments reveal that a 110-acre contaminated site owned by the City of High Point but located in Jamestown (North Carolina) continues to pollute WOTUS water supply source Deep River via groundwater and runoff, with high levels of PFAS, VOCs and 1,4-dioxane. Citizens are bearing the burden of monitoring the water, and paying for the…
