Wilmington drinking water

Wilmington Water Quality Report

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Wilmington waterfront with historic buildings, a docked sailboat, and a riverboat on the Cape Fear River.

Wilmington, NC Water Source & Treatment An educational overview of where Wilmington drinking water comes from, how it’s treated, and where to find the official annual water quality report. Where Wilmington Water Comes From Wilmington’s drinking water is supplied by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). The primary source of drinking water is the … 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