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NC DEQ Orders Chemours to Expand PFAS Well Testing

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nvironmental worker collecting water sample from private well in North Carolina

CLIFF NOTES● NC ordered expanded PFAS testing around the Chemours facility.● Thousands of additional wells are now eligible.● Contamination is linked to industrial operations.● Residents can request testing through state programs.● Testing helps identify exposure risks.   The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has ordered Chemours to widen its testing of private drinking … Read more

97M American’s Water Fouled by Unregulated Chemicals

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A hand in a blue glove holds a test tube under a running kitchen sink faucet, filling it with water.

Millions of Americans unknowingly consume tap water tainted with harmful, unregulated chemicals, according to a new study by the Silent Spring Institute. Researchers found over 97 million people in the United States have been exposed to contaminants that pose potential health risks, highlighting a growing concern about water quality nationwide. What Are the Contaminants? The … Read more