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Mercury in water treatment plant at Camp Lejeune

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 8:56am.READ MORE:
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Officials at Camp Lejeune say a water treatment plant at the Marine base is offline after workers found 12 pounds of mercury in the pipes. Full story...
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Mercury found in Camp Lejeune water plant pipe

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:30pm.READ MORE:
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Camp Lejeune has shut down one of its water treatment plants after mercury was found in a pipe in the facility. Full story...
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NC mercury air emissions down in coal plants

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 4:35pm.READ MORE:
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A state study shows that mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in North Carolina have gone down 70 percent in the last decade. Full story...
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High levels of mercury concern community

Submitted by Katie Harden on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 5:48pm.READ MORE:
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videoAs Wilmington risks not meeting new state sulfur dioxide standards, opponents question the impact of a cement plant planned for Castle Haynes. Now, results from a recent test show that some folks in the Cape Fear have high levels of mercury in their bodies. Full story...
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Myrtle Grove MS gym floor has mercury

Submitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 4:14pm.READ MORE:
The school district was already planning to replace floor. Health officials say it poses no health risk. Full story...
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