CFPUA: Costs of GenX treatment surpass $1 million
CFPUA says these costs do not include the staff time spent on GenX related activities.
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Elevated levels of GenX found in 30 more private wells
The state has ordered Chemours to provide bottled water to 30 more well owners near the company’s Fayetteville Works facility after the latest results from the company’s expanded private well sampling showed concentrations of GenX above the state’s provisional health goal.
Battle for H2Go: How we got here
As the battle over the future of H2Go and its plans for a reverse osmosis plant go to court, we break down what's happened over the last several years to get here.
GenX in food? High levels of contamination found in farmer's honey
A panel of experts is trying to get answers when it comes to GenX and how it is affecting you and your family.
Chemical company's response to water worries: Silence
Americans have grown accustomed to hearing apologies from everyone from cheating car-makers to cheating presidents, but a Fortune 500 chemical company with a pollution problem in North Carolina is following a different model: don't apologize, don't explain.
New Hanover County neighbors can take part in study on affects of GenX exposure
They will recruit 400 volunteers who will give blood, urine and drinking water samples and complete a questionnaire on their water-use history.
NC lawmakers hear from researchers about GenX
On Thursday, the House Select Committee on North Carolina River Quality met at the General Assembly to hear directly from researchers and state officials dealing with the issue.
New lawsuit alleges medical conditions as a result of GenX contamination
A new class action lawsuit has come down on DuPont and Chemours as a result of the GenX contamination of the Cape Fear River.
Senate Select Committee discusses GenX
North Carolina's Senate Select Committee held a meeting Tuesday afternoon regarding river water quality in our state, specifically GenX and what is being done to understand the compound and it's impact on the Cape Fear River.
Special Committee discusses GenX in Raleigh
The quality of our water here in the Cape Fear took center stage in Raleigh today.
Gov. Cooper vetoes bill about GenX funding, Sen. Lee responds
Today, Gov. Cooper will veto House Bill 56, An Act to Amend Various Environmental Laws.
GenX in the air? Division of Air Quality wants answers
The full extent of the potential environmental impacts of GenX and other emerging contaminants produced by Chemours is something state regulators are trying to grasp.
Activists, special interests call state investigation on GenX "partisan blame game"
The actions taken by Republican leaders are being called partisan by several special interest groups.
Senate passes plan to find, treat, remove GenX in Cape Fear River
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday that allows local officials to being improving water quality in the Cape fear River while helping ensure the state DEQ enforces the law against the company that dumped GenX into the water supply.
Brunswick County responds to EPA identifying more chemicals in river
The NC Department of Environmental Quality says the EPA identified two additional chemical compounds in the Cape Fear River.
Gov. Cooper visits Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender
Gov. Roy Cooper will spend much of his day in southeastern North Carolina.
Rep. David Rouzer talks hot topics: GenX, confederate statues, President Trump
GenX is one of the big topics that came up this morning when WWAY's Hannah Patrick sat down with Congressman David Rouzer about several important issues in the Cape Fear and across the country.
NCDEQ: GenX levels remain below state health goal
Concentrations of GenX in finished drinking water along the Cape Fear River remain well below the state’s health goal, according to the latest test results released today.
Lawmakers investigate GenX discharge, hold public hearing
GenX has been the big story all summer and it's getting attention from state lawmakers. The State Environmental Review Commission met in Wilmington to discuss its investigation into GenX.
Investigative hearings being held in Wilmington to discuss GenX
The Environmental Review Commission will meet in Wilmington on Wednesday to investigate the discharge of GenX into the Cape Fear River.
CFPUA board chairman’s August 18 GenX daily update
Starting as early as today, customers will find a letter on GenX from CFPUA Chairman Mike Brown and Executive Director Jim Flechtner in their next bill.
Erin Brockovich speaks at GenX forum
Brockovich also wanted to inform the public of how hard the fight can be but they must stay vigilant during this time.
Erin Brockovich stays busy with GenX while visiting Wilmington
Conversations about GenX continued this morning with water activist Erin Brockovich and other local officials.
Senate to call legislative hearing over handling of GenX, state responds
North Carolina Senate Republicans are planning a public hearing about the discharge of GenX into the Cape Fear River because they say Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's administration didn't answer most of their questions.