North Carolina water quality

North Carolinians Sue Robeson County, PFAS in Tap Water From Landfill

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Polluted landfill with caption highlighting PFAS contamination in tap water

CLIFF NOTES St. Pauls residents sued Robeson County over alleged PFAS contamination linked to the county landfill. Testing cited in the lawsuit found about 25 parts per trillion of GenX in tap-water samples. The samples reportedly averaged 30.3 parts per trillion of PFOA. The plaintiffs want the Rocco Water Treatment Plant restricted until PFAS removal … Read more

Chemours’ Expands TFA Chemicals In Cape Fear River

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PFAS contamination warning sign near Chemours Fayetteville Works by Cape Fear River at sunset

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