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More 1,4 Dioxane spikes in Upper Deep River at Asheboro, Jamestown; more wastewater violations for Jamestown
Read more: More 1,4 Dioxane spikes in Upper Deep River at Asheboro, Jamestown; more wastewater violations for JamestownThe EPA objected to the renewal of Asheboro, North Carolina’s NPDES wastewater discharge permit renewal due to inadequate controls on the discharge of high levels of 1,4-Dioxane into drinking water supplies. Despite legal challenges from Asheboro and other cities to limit regulations, the EPA insists on strict limits to protect public health. Ongoing pollution issues…
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BIG BUCKS: The Jamestowner talks with Associated Press correspondent/producer Mike Hempen on National Press Club’s ‘Podcast-1’
Read more: BIG BUCKS: The Jamestowner talks with Associated Press correspondent/producer Mike Hempen on National Press Club’s ‘Podcast-1’The National Press Club’s 25th Annual Photography Exhibit in Washington, D.C. features four photos stressing the harmful effects of rapid development on Jamestown’s water supply and habitat. Submitted by editor Susan Dickenson, the photo essay highlights North Carolina’s environmental challenges which have recently fueled a call for federal intervention in water regulation.
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‘DEQ is being blocked at every turn’ – SELC asks EPA to step in as NC Assembly disassembles water protections
Read more: ‘DEQ is being blocked at every turn’ – SELC asks EPA to step in as NC Assembly disassembles water protectionsLast Wednesday, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a 65-page petition asking the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke North Carolina’s authority to regulate its water pollution and discharge permits due to ongoing political interference by the NC state legislature. [More about the key players is HERE and HERE.] The slideshow below is a pared-down…
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As state legislators further cripple NC’s water protections, SELC petitions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take over
Read more: As state legislators further cripple NC’s water protections, SELC petitions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take overThe Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a petition on behalf of community groups to urge the EPA to revoke North Carolina’s authority to regulate water pollution due to legislative actions hindering water protection efforts. The state legislature’s actions have weakened water pollution permits, underfunded the Department of Environmental Quality, and limited public participation in…
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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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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.
