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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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Deep River IS Deep River at High Point Landfill/Seaboard Chemical Dump
Read more: Deep River IS Deep River at High Point Landfill/Seaboard Chemical Dump[MAY 29, 2025 – new files added to SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL records, here.] This is for the reader who asked us for confirmation: Yes. The body of water bordering High Point Landfill-Seaboard Chemical Dump to the north and east is DEEP RIVER, known to the NC DEQ and EPA as segment number NC17-(4)b and not Randleman…
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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…
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New testing finds 24 PFAS, including GenX, in DEEP RIVER at High Point Landfill: PFOS at 830ppt, PFOA at 750ppt, PFBA at 920 and more
Read more: New testing finds 24 PFAS, including GenX, in DEEP RIVER at High Point Landfill: PFOS at 830ppt, PFOA at 750ppt, PFBA at 920 and more[MAY 29, 2025 – new files added to SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL records, here.] [A quick link to our PFAS TEST RESULTS spreadsheet, with numbers through May 2025 is HERE. AND, go HERE to read about the latest 1,4-DIOXANE test results from High Point Landfill/Seaboard Chemical dump] We’ve written extensively about the massive amounts of 1,4 Dioxane,…
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Easy DIY tools & tests for monitoring water/air quality, PFAS, smoke, severe weather & more
Read more: Easy DIY tools & tests for monitoring water/air quality, PFAS, smoke, severe weather & moreThe article emphasizes the need for individuals to independently monitor their water and air quality due to the decline in institutional support. It introduces tools like InTheTap.com for water testing, highlights serious contamination issues in Guilford County, and recommends resources for tracking severe weather and air quality, urging community involvement.
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Are 1,4-Dioxane discharges moving from the EAST side of Guilford County to the Deep River/WEST side?
Read more: Are 1,4-Dioxane discharges moving from the EAST side of Guilford County to the Deep River/WEST side?At a March 2025 meeting, the NPDES permitting chief reported on North Carolina’s alarming 1,4 Dioxane contamination levels, particularly in the Piedmont Triad region, which have increased amid concerns over industrial pollution. Poor communication and lack of monitoring by local authorities have left residents uninformed about serious water quality issues.
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