CLIFF NOTES EPA proposed withdrawing national drinking water standards for GenX, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFBS and delaying others, according to SELC. SELC said utilities may be allowed to further delay limits on PFOA and PFOS. Kelly Moser of SELC said the proposal prioritizes corporate interests over public health. SELC pointed to North Carolina’s Cape Fear … Read more
CLIFF NOTES Blood and water samples from Wilmington revealed widespread contamination with TFA, an ultra-short chain PFAS, indicating ongoing environmental exposure. Researchers traced high TFA levels in the Cape Fear River and drinking water back to emissions and discharges linked to the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant. Despite company claims of emission reductions, public officials and … Read more
In a concerning development for residents of an unincorporated area in Cumberland County, North Carolina, reports have emerged about the contamination of private well water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” This discovery has prompted a flurry of alerts from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), raising alarm over the … Read more
In North Carolina, the shadow of persistent environmental pollution looms large, with the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant at the center of a growing storm of concern. Despite the chemical giant’s assertions of significantly curtailed emissions, independent investigations suggest a reality far removed from corporate claims, revealing a complex tale of environmental neglect, regulatory challenges, and … Read more