Brunswick County Health Services responds to GenX concerns

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County Health Services is responding to reports of GenX in the water supply, which has raised questions about safety.

The agency sent a news release stating Brunswick County Public Utilities treats raw water per federal and state standards before being supplied to the public for consumption and maintains a robust sampling and monitoring schedule to ensure its safety.  Brunswick County’s water system meets or exceeds all EPA and state standards regarding water quality.

Brunswick County health officials say they have maintained close contact with the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services regarding this issue. The NC Department of Health and Human Services released a statement on GenX to county public health directors, which says data reveals GenX levels found in 2013-2014 would be expected to pose a low risk to human health.

“We are grateful for the professionals within Brunswick County Public Utilities for the consistent job that they do,” said Cris Harrelson, Brunswick County Health Director. “Clean, safe drinking water has historically been a hallmark of public health, contributing immensely to longer lifespans as well as improved quality of life for our citizens.”

Brunswick County plans to continue posting updates to its website as new information comes available.