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1,4 DIOXANE: EPA report says water contamination by industries & landfills is a toxic human health risk that requires regulation
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: EPA report says water contamination by industries & landfills is a toxic human health risk that requires regulationThe EPA has finalized its risk evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane, labeling it a significant health risk that may cause cancer and liver damage. North Carolina (and, especially, Guilford County) has high levels of this chemical in drinking water, primarily from industrial discharges and landfills. The EPA plans to propose new regulations to mitigate these risks.
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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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QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES: WHY have Jamestown, PTRWA & Guilford County been left out of $715 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) grant awards?
Read more: QUESTION FOR CANDIDATES: WHY have Jamestown, PTRWA & Guilford County been left out of $715 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) grant awards?In 2023 and 2024, North Carolina allocated substantial funding through SWIA grants totaling $715 million for various water and wastewater projects. Greensboro and PTRWA received notable amounts. However, Guilford County towns saw limited success, with only $2.8 million from federal ARPA funds for Jamestown, primarily spent on park infrastructure upgrades and sidewalks.
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PFAS TEST RESULTS: September samples show PFAS in Deep River, Bull Run, private wells and Jamestown public water system
Read more: PFAS TEST RESULTS: September samples show PFAS in Deep River, Bull Run, private wells and Jamestown public water systemPFAS lab results from Bull Run and Deep River indicate detection of multiple PFAS compounds, with concentrations generally lower than treated water sources. Ongoing testing funded by donations aims to trace the sources of contamination and ensure water safety.
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BULL RUN: Turbidity caused by DR Horton, says NCDEQ
Read more: BULL RUN: Turbidity caused by DR Horton, says NCDEQThe Deep River and Bull Run in Jamestown, North Carolina have been experiencing contamination issues, including cloudy, smelly water and positive coliform bacteria test results. Despite previous pleas, the authorities have not taken action to address these issues, which pose a threat to residents and the environment. Additionally, a developer’s activities are compounding the problem.
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Council commits Jamestown to $6M for PTRWA expansion
Read more: Council commits Jamestown to $6M for PTRWA expansionOn the agenda for the Tuesday, Sept 17 Town Council meeting: the council is going to be voting to commit Jamestown to $6 million to help pay for PTRWA’s treatment plant expansion and filtration system – a system needed to filter the PFAS, 1,4-Dioxane, contaminants and forever chemicals that factories and landfills have discharged and…
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1,4 DIOXANE: GFL is 4th landfill leaching within 7 miles of drinking water reservoir; High Point voted to DOUBLE GFL’s capacity
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: GFL is 4th landfill leaching within 7 miles of drinking water reservoir; High Point voted to DOUBLE GFL’s capacityAt least FOUR landfills are leaching 1,4 Dioxane to Richland Creek and Deep River, a few miles upstream from Randleman Reservoir: Kersey Valley Landfill, Jackson Lake Road Landfill, Seaboard Chemical/Inactive High Point Landfill, and GFL Construction & Demolition Landfill. (Note: More local 1,4 Dioxane polluters are discussed HERE) GFL C&D Landfill sometimes called “WI High…
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