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Study finds ultrashort-chain PFAS built up in Wilmington residents' blood before GenX scandal

Archived blood samples show Wilmington residents carried high levels of little-known PFAS long before the public learned of contamination in the Cape Fear River.

EPA targets Asheboro pollution

Federal regulators heard emotional testimony Wednesday night about how North Carolina should handle toxic chemical releases from the City of Asheboro's wastewater plant -- pollution that eventually flows into the Cape Fear River Basin, a drinking-water source for more than 1 million people.

EPA hearing draws debate over toxic chemical limits in NC drinking water

Federal regulators heard emotional testimony Wednesday night about how North Carolina should handle toxic chemical releases from the City of Asheboro's wastewater plant -- pollution that eventually flows into the Cape Fear River Basin, a drinking-water source for more than 1 million people.

Chefs and home cooks disagree: Is non-stick cookware safe/

California is considering a ban on the sale of non-stick cookware, concerned that it includes chemicals linked to some serious health issues.

Chemours seeks to expand PFAS production at Fayetteville Works plant

Chemours is seeking state approval to expand PFAS production at its Fayetteville Works plant, sparking concern from advocates still fighting its toxic legacy.

States want to ban 'forever chemicals' in cookware. These chefs say don't do it.

Celebrity chefs are joining forces, but not for a new restaurant or cooking show. They are teaming up to defend the use of "forever chemicals" in pots and pans.

Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times

State studies PFAs risk from sludge in Chapel Hill

A family in Chapel Hill spent thousands after learning their well had cancer-causing chemicals in it. WRAL News asks regulators how they plan to keep drinking water clean.

"Forever chemicals" found in Chapel Hill well as county studies sludge's role

PFAS detected in a Chapel Hill family's well are prompting Orange Water and Sewer Authority to launch private well testing near historic sludge fields as state regulators study potential contamination sources.

Study: PFAS filters could also cut other cancer-linked chemicals

A new study finds PFAS filters can also remove other cancer-linked chemicals, offering wider health benefits for drinking water systems.

"Forever chemicals" are showing up in more faucets, and utility companies racing to contain the contamination

Toxic forever chemicals are showing up in more faucets nationwide, according to new data from the EPA. WRAL News shares why there's no easy solution to clean them up.

'Forever chemicals' detected in more NC drinking water, EPA data shows

New EPA data shows PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in 200 more drinking water systems nationwide, including Durham and Fayetteville, as NC utilities work to remove them.

Cary pilot targets PFAs in drinking water

Invicta Water's Jordan Lake pilot has treated 11 million gallons, claiming to erase PFAS with no toxic waste. Cary will judge fall test data to see if it's a cheaper fix than carbon filters.

Research funding whiplash: EPA restores funding for study tracking forever chemicals in NC air

A federally funded project aimed at tracking toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" in the air near a North Carolina chemical plant remains active after a temporary funding pause.

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it would uphold drinking water standards for two harmful “forever chemicals,” present in the tap water of millions of Americans. But it said it would delay deadlines to meet those standards and roll back limits on four other related chemicals.

Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times

Toxic PFAS detected in groundwater around NC landfills

State data shows PFAS in groundwater around NC landfills, with some levels 4,000 times above EPA limits, raising concerns about private well contamination.

Study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in beer

A new RTI study finds toxic "forever chemicals" in many beers, linking PFAS contamination to municipal water used in the brewing process and raising concerns about everyday exposure.

Fayetteville clean water project faces uncertainty

Tens of millions of dollars in federal funding meant to remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the drinking water is now in limbo.

Fayetteville utility warns of rising rates after PFAS funds frozen

More than $60 million in PFAS cleanup funding for Fayetteville is on hold under a federal review, raising concerns about water safety and future rate hikes for local residents.

Study finds cancer-causing chemical PFAs in dust

A study found high PFAS levels in household dust near a Chemours plant, raising concerns about another exposure route for residents. Researchers detected PFAS in every sampled home.

Toxic dust? PFAS found in homes near NC plant

A study found high PFAS levels in household dust near a Chemours plant, raising concerns about another exposure route for residents. Researchers detected PFAS in every sampled home.

Fayetteville community balks at plan to locate plastic-to-fuel company in their midst

Waste Energy Corp. dropped plans for a Fayetteville site but still seeks a location for its plastic-to-fuel system as infrastructure advances and residents call for environmental safeguards.

Plastic-to-fuel company looks for new facility site as equipment nears completion

Waste Energy Corp. dropped plans for a Fayetteville site but still seeks a location for its plastic-to-fuel system as infrastructure advances and residents call for environmental safeguards.

150K homes near Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant now eligible for PFAS well water testing

North Carolina environmental regulators are ordering Chemours to dramatically expand PFAS well testing around its Fayetteville Works plant, adding tens of thousands of homes now eligible for free sampling.

NC orders Chemours to expand PFAS well testing to more than 150,000 homes

North Carolina ordered Chemours to expand PFAS well testing, adding 150,000 homes in six counties, including Harnett and Hoke. Residents with private wells can request free sampling.

NC regulators abruptly cancel PFAS pollution meeting without explanation

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.