/tags/water-quality Water Quality en-US Copyright Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:06:13 GMT /environment/2024-08-20/toxic-chemicals-fish-jordan-lake-haw-river-pfas-study A new study from North Carolina researchers shows some fish in Jordan Lake and the Haw River contain different levels of toxic chemicals known as PFAS. Humans are exposed to PFAS in many different ways, including eating fish. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:06:13 GMT /environment/2024-08-20/toxic-chemicals-fish-jordan-lake-haw-river-pfas-study Celeste Gracia /environment/2024-07-15/pfas-north-carolina-groundwater-surface-water-environmental-committee State environmental officials are working to adopt groundwater and surface water standards for toxic chemicals known as PFAS. But the rule making process is taking longer than expected. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:02:18 GMT /environment/2024-07-15/pfas-north-carolina-groundwater-surface-water-environmental-committee Celeste Gracia /environment/2024-06-13/state-water-systems-grapple-with-high-cost-of-pfas-compliance-standards The Biden administration is providing funding to help water systems meet PFAS regulations. But will it be enough? Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:28:14 GMT /environment/2024-06-13/state-water-systems-grapple-with-high-cost-of-pfas-compliance-standards Will Atwater | North Carolina Health News /2024-06-12/pfas-forever-chemicals-bill-manufacturers-pay-north-carolina-water An effort to order manufacturers of "forever chemicals" to help North Carolina public water systems pay for upgrades to remove contaminants that a company discharged has been renewed in the General Assembly. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:53:24 GMT /2024-06-12/pfas-forever-chemicals-bill-manufacturers-pay-north-carolina-water Associated Press /health/2024-01-31/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-cancers-cdc-study-nc The study found military personnel stationed at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers. The list includes some types of leukemia and lymphoma and cancers of the lung, breast, throat, esophagus and thyroid. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:10:38 GMT /health/2024-01-31/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-cancers-cdc-study-nc Associated Press /politics/2023-10-10/gop-voting-changes-become-law-nc-legislature-overrides-five-governor-cooper-vetoes State legislators voted to override five of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, allowing a number of changes to North Carolina elections to become law Tuesday. One bill would eliminate a three-day grace period for ballots postmarked by Election Day. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:19:26 GMT /politics/2023-10-10/gop-voting-changes-become-law-nc-legislature-overrides-five-governor-cooper-vetoes Colin Campbell /politics/2023-07-03/water-quality-provision-dropped-from-nc-bill-as-it-heads-to-house Environmental legislation that critics say might lead to water pollution could get a final vote in the House next week. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:32:43 GMT /politics/2023-07-03/water-quality-provision-dropped-from-nc-bill-as-it-heads-to-house Colin Campbell /politics/2023-06-21/complicated-bill-senate-fears-water-pollution-north-carolina Environmental groups are sounding the alarm about a bill moving in the state Senate. They say it could lead to more water pollution and make it easier to build new natural gas pipelines and hog farms. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:07:54 GMT /politics/2023-06-21/complicated-bill-senate-fears-water-pollution-north-carolina Colin Campbell /environment/2022-08-01/urban-runoff-threatens-water-quality-infrastructure-changes-could-help Slowing stormwater down could be crucial as rapid urbanization affects water supplies. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:15:49 GMT /environment/2022-08-01/urban-runoff-threatens-water-quality-infrastructure-changes-could-help Sophia Friesen /environment/2020-09-04/new-genx-study-points-to-serious-health-implications-of-low-level-exposure-in-mice A study looking at the effects of GenX on pregnant mice found the chemical compound causes serious problems in both mother and offspring. The research… Fri, 04 Sep 2020 19:57:33 GMT /environment/2020-09-04/new-genx-study-points-to-serious-health-implications-of-low-level-exposure-in-mice Celeste Gracia