CLIFF NOTES● PFAS detected in additional NC water systems.● Millions more residents may be exposed.● Utilities face compliance challenges.● Health risks are well documented.● Treatment upgrades are ongoing. In recent months, federal environmental testing has shed light on an expanding water contamination crisis. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported the presence of toxic “forever … Read more
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
Chemours and DuPont want to keep 21,000 pages of documents sealed—secrets that could reveal the true cost of their PFAS pollution in North Carolina. Environmental groups are fighting back, demanding transparency for communities already scarred by decades of contamination. Let’s unpack the stakes for half a million people. The Battle for Transparency The Southern Environmental … Read more
Related Articles: EPA Found More NC Water Systems Contain PFAS EPA Proposes New PFAS Limits EPA Wants More PFAS Data Before Regulation Chemours Faces Lawsuit Over PFAS Pollution Picture yourself in a quiet North Carolina county, drawing water from your well, trusting it’s safe—until you hear “forever chemicals” might be lurking. Now, the state’s pushing … Read more
Imagine sipping water from your North Carolina tap, unaware it’s laced with toxic “forever chemicals” from factories upriver. A new state plan greenlights that pollution, dodging limits and penalties, while voices cry out for protection. It’s a murky mix of industry sway and public health—let’s wade into this troubling tale. North Carolina’s Toxic Pass For … Read more
Picture a Marine Corps base bustling with life—families, workers, soldiers—sipping water from the tap, trusting it’s safe. But for decades at Camp Lejeune, that trust hid a grim truth: toxic chemicals laced the drinking water, sparking a legal fight now heating up. Lawsuits pile up, voices clash, and survivors wait—let’s step into this tangled story … Read more
A quiet weekend in North Carolina took a turn when over 80,000 gallons of pig waste flooded a waterway. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) estimates the spill at 84,000 gallons, pouring into a tributary of Doctor’s Creek in Duplin County. This creek feeds the Northeast Cape Fear River, part of the state’s … Read more
North Carolina is advancing a framework to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in surface water. These measures include targeted monitoring and minimization efforts aimed at reducing pollution while alleviating cleanup costs for utilities and consumers. At a recent meeting, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) reviewed plans outlined by the Department of … Read more
Rising sea levels, a pressing consequence of climate change, are introducing unexpected challenges for North Carolina’s coastal tourism industry. A recent study published in Water Resources Research has revealed a troubling connection between tap water salinity and declining overnight stays in the state’s coastal accommodations. The Problem: Saltwater Intrusion into Aquifers The intrusion of saltwater … Read more
Contaminated groundwater in parts of North Carolina may take more than 40 years to flush out harmful chemicals known as PFAS, according to a recent study from North Carolina State University. The findings highlight the persistent threat posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Cumberland and Bladen counties, with significant implications for residents and … Read more