Wilmington water quality

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

NC Small Businesses Are Suffering From PFAS

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A stack of handwritten postcards addressed to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, criticizing PFAS policies.

In southeastern North Carolina, small business owners are grappling with a public health crisis caused by PFAS contamination—without consistent regulatory support. In Wilmington, coffee shops like Port City Java have spent thousands of dollars filtering toxic chemicals from water, while chemical companies like Chemours remain locked in legal disputes with public utilities. As lawmakers struggle … Read more