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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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January 2025 Agreement between PTRWA & local governments amends 1987 drinking water contract; addresses PFAS claims
Read more: January 2025 Agreement between PTRWA & local governments amends 1987 drinking water contract; addresses PFAS claimsHigh Point and Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (“PTRWA”) submitted a four applications to the NCDEQ’s Division of Water Infrastructure, asking for $120,685,000 to treat the PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane contamination in Randleman Lake, drinking water supply for Jamestown, Randleman, Randolph County, Archdale and parts of Greensboro.
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PFAS water test results for Jamestown, High Point, Southwest Greensboro since 2022
Read more: PFAS water test results for Jamestown, High Point, Southwest Greensboro since 2022In January 2025, PFAS testing revealed levels continue to rise in Jamestown’s water supply, sourced from Randleman Lake. Public testing indicates serious contamination issues, with PFAS compounds remaining in water sources, which are also plagued with high levels of 1,4 Dioxane.
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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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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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