Toxic PFAS Near Landfills Found In NC Groundwater

cross-section illustration of PFAS-contaminated groundwater flowing from landfill to private well

In North Carolina, groundwater around landfills is showing dangerously high levels of PFAS, according to recent state data. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) revealed these findings during a briefing to the Environmental Management Commission. Officials highlighted PFAS detections well above safety limits, prompting new regulatory scrutiny. Deputy Director Adam Ulishney from the Division of … Read more