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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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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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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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Who owns and “maintains” the riparian banks and buffers of Deep River? We mapped it.
Read more: Who owns and “maintains” the riparian banks and buffers of Deep River? We mapped it.The Deep River flows through Guilford and Randolph counties to the water treatment plant at Randleman Lake, serving as a crucial water source for Guilford and Randolph counties.
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Another 1,4-DIOXANE source: Jackson Lake Road Landfill, owned by the City of High Point
Read more: Another 1,4-DIOXANE source: Jackson Lake Road Landfill, owned by the City of High PointThe Jamestowner discovered additional significant 1,4-Dioxane polluters. The first is Jackson Lake Road Landfill owned by the City of High Point. It’s unlined and has contaminants in groundwater and surface water. The landfill’s waste impacts monitoring wells and a nearby tributary. A full report details the findings and images. (Word count: 49)
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1,4 DIOXANE: 25 years and 1,000+ local test results in one spreadsheet
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: 25 years and 1,000+ local test results in one spreadsheetThis LIST of Guilford County and Jamestown 1,4 Dioxane test results was compiled from local test results dating back to 2001. North Carolina is the third worst state in the nation for forever chemicals 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS water contamination. Guilford County is the worst county in North Carolina for 1,4 Dioxane. Despite the release…
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