Cape Fear Public Utility Authority officials have released a draft source water protection plan outlining strategies to protect the lower Cape Fear River from pollution.
PFAS
Officials outline steps to address PFAS contamination
Filtration at the public water treatment level, stopping contamination at the source and setting health standards are steps toward protecting the public from PFAS.
Study finds PFAS health risks inadequately communicated
A recent analysis found that messaging about the health risks of PFAS for significantly exposed communities needs to be stronger and offer the public more guidance.
Vaughn Hagerty: The reporter who broke the GenX story
His curiosity-driven “Googling around” led to a research paper about contaminants detected in the Cape Fear River that, in turn, led to a news story that rattled the region and helped shape five years of environmental policy on PFAS.
Researchers make strides in 5 years since GenX reported
Developments have been swift in the five years this week since the public first learned of an emerging contaminant in the drinking water source for thousands in the lower Cape Fear region, but work remains.
Measure would hold Chemours liable for contamination
House Bill 1095 would set human health standards for chemical substances in the drinking water supply and force the polluter to reimburse public water systems for their removal costs.
Science board to discuss PFAS assessments
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board members are to hear updates on PFAS assessments during the June 6 meeting in Raleigh.
Hearings set on Chemours draft discharge permit
Public hearings are scheduled on a draft discharge permit for Chemours’ proposed groundwater treatment system at its Fayetteville Works facility.
EPA proposes 3 new actions to protect public from PFAS
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new testing method, permitting direction and protections for aquatic life are a step, but not a solution, advocates say.
State seeks input on Chemours’ PFAS pollution draft permit
The draft permit is part of a plan to prevent contaminated groundwater, surface water and stormwater from Chemours’ Fayetteville Works site from reaching the Cape Fear River.
Still no answers from sampling of PFAS-laden foam
A statewide investigation of foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in areas including Brunswick County beaches has yet to identify the potential sources.
DEQ calls Chemours water testing plan ‘insufficient’
The state Department of Environmental Quality has directed Chemours to expand its interim sampling and drinking water plan for the Lower Cape Fear River region.
New Hanover pens concerns over Chemours well sampling
New Hanover County commissioners have shared their frustration with NCDEQ on Chemours’ well water sampling plan.
Brunswick, New Hanover County chairs blast Chemours ads
Top elected officials in New Hanover and Brunswick counties have issued blistering criticisms of Chemours’ recent television ads touting the chemical company’s environmental record.
Groups revive lawsuit against EPA over Chemours’ pollution
The groups say the Environmental Protection Agency refuses to hold Chemours accountable by requiring the company to pay for epidemiological studies in the Cape Fear region.
Board to discuss water rulemaking, EPA’s PFAS decisions
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is set to meet next week to hear about the ground, surface and drinking water rulemaking processes as well as recent EPA action regarding PFAS.
