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EASTSIDE WWTP, Local Government, PFAS, 1,4 DIOXANE, VOCs, PTRWA/RANDLEMAN LAKE, PUBLIC COMMENTS, WATER QUALITYIn 1997, the NCDEQ said making Deep River/Randleman Lake a drinking water supply VIOLATED water quality standards
Read more: In 1997, the NCDEQ said making Deep River/Randleman Lake a drinking water supply VIOLATED water quality standardsThe creation of Randleman Lake in the 1990s faced strong opposition due to concerns about water quality. Documents reveal warnings from the NC Division of Water Quality regarding PHOSPHORUS levels and violations by the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant. Lack of monitoring in Deep River and its tributaries raises further environmental concerns. Public comments are urged…
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PFAS TESTS: Jamestown’s PFOS was 10.4 PPT & PFOA was 5.9 PPT in August; NC ‘leaders’ say they’ll pay fines instead of paying to clean up PFAS
Read more: PFAS TESTS: Jamestown’s PFOS was 10.4 PPT & PFOA was 5.9 PPT in August; NC ‘leaders’ say they’ll pay fines instead of paying to clean up PFASThe Environmental Protection Agency released more results of PFAS testing showing rising levels in Jamestown’s drinking water. The EPA expects more data until 2026 to understand the frequency and levels of contaminants in the nation’s drinking water.
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BROWNFIELDS & HAZARDOUS SITES, CONTAMINANT SOURCES & SITES, EASTSIDE WWTP, Local Government, PERMITS & VIOLATIONS, PFAS, 1,4 DIOXANE, VOCs, PTRWA/RANDLEMAN LAKE, SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL, WATER QUALITY, WATER TEST RESULTS1,4 DIOXANE: Levels INCREASED in 2023 at Eastside WWTP; regional DWR tells different story to NC commission
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: Levels INCREASED in 2023 at Eastside WWTP; regional DWR tells different story to NC commissionLevels of 1,4 Dioxane are on the rise in the Richland Creek/Deep River/Eastside water system, the drinking water supply for Randleman Lake and, ultimately, Jamestown and parts of Greensboro, Randolph County and High Point. Incoming wastewater samples from companies that discharge to Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant tested higher for 1,4 Dioxane as evidenced in Eastside’s…
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INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS: NC General Assembly gave $2.3 billion of Biden’s Infrastructure funds to 200 NC towns for water & sewer projects; Jamestown got NOTHING
Read more: INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS: NC General Assembly gave $2.3 billion of Biden’s Infrastructure funds to 200 NC towns for water & sewer projects; Jamestown got NOTHINGJamestown faces water quality issues and a deteriorating wastewater treatment plant. Despite their need, they did not receive funding from the $2.3 billion grant pool distributed by the NC General Assembly.
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EASTSIDE WWTP, LANDFILLS, PFAS, 1,4 DIOXANE, VOCs, PTRWA/RANDLEMAN LAKE, SEABOARD/HIGH POINT LANDFILL, WATER QUALITY1,4 DIOXANE: For years, Guilford County hid it by burying data, dismissing public concerns, denying science & enlisting help from ‘high level’ sources
Read more: 1,4 DIOXANE: For years, Guilford County hid it by burying data, dismissing public concerns, denying science & enlisting help from ‘high level’ sourcesThe post discusses awater contamination by the cities of Greensboro and Reidsville that led to a lawsuit filed by downstream communities. The cities disregarded health risks, failed to notify downstream communities about the contamination, and shielded industry from scrutiny. The story emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability. The article also mentions recent EPA directives…
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Other NC towns are fighting PFAS and winning lawsuits against the polluters
Read more: Other NC towns are fighting PFAS and winning lawsuits against the pollutersNC NEWSLINE reported yesterday that Jamestown is one of 11 North Carolina public water systems that recently tested positive for unsafe levels of PFAS (cancer-causing forever chemicals) in its drinking water
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RESULTS! In 4Q 2022, NCDEQ tested 50 public water systems for PFAS, GenX & 1,4-Dioxane, including PTRWA & High Point
Read more: RESULTS! In 4Q 2022, NCDEQ tested 50 public water systems for PFAS, GenX & 1,4-Dioxane, including PTRWA & High PointIn late 2022, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality tested PFAS, GenX, and 1,4-Dioxane levels in 50 water systems, previously found with hazardous chemical concentrations. The EPA has proposed an enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS in drinking water and is accepting public comment until May 4, 2023. PTRWA and other water systems exceed…
