Gov. Cooper plans return visit to the Cape Fear
Gov. Roy Cooper will once again begin his work week in our area.
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CFPUA board chairman’s July 27 GenX morning update
Late Wednesday afternoon, CFPUA received updated water sampling data from Eurofins for our Sweeney Water Plant. The most recent data shows levels of GenX below the NC DHHS health advisory goal of 140 ppt.
Parkersburg's Plight: Mid-Ohio Valley's message to Cape Fear community about water threat
Seventeen years after a group of 12 men and women filed a class action lawsuit against DuPont over the dumping of a chemical compound called C8, the fight continues in Parkersburg, WV.
Clean Cape Fear to host GenX Forum with Scientists Wednesday
Clean Cape Fear is hosting a forum called Water Wednesday along with Cape Fear Community College’s Sustainability Committee, this week.
Local district attorneys monitoring state's GenX investigation
This afternoon, District Attorneys Ben and Jon David released a joint news release in response to Gov. Roy Cooper's announcement the state is assessing whether a criminal investigation into GenX is warranted.
CFPUA board chairman’s July 24 GenX morning update
In today’s news conference, NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen stated that “she would recommend people continue to drink the water.”
THE LATEST: Levels of GenX rise and NC Attorney General opens civil investigation
North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein is opening a civil investigation into Chemours.
Brunswick County receives new GenX test results
Brunswick County has received additional results of testing for GenX in the water supply.
Brunswick County residents get answers during GenX Forum
After the success of a public forum with an expert panel in New Hanover County, WWAY along with StarNews and WHQR hosted a forum in Brunswick County to address GenX concerns.
Rouzer recently got $1,000 donation from DuPont
The Congressman who represents southeastern North Carolina recently accepted a $1,000 donation from the company that originally began producing GenX along the Cape Fear River, but his campaign says the timing is a coincidence.
CFPUA board chairman’s July 20 GenX morning update
CFPUA received tests Wednesday for samples taken last week. In keeping with NC DHHS’ advisory, CFPUA reports that one sample is above the acceptable ppt level.
Local leaders send letter to Gov. Cooper asking for 'swift and transparent' response
Ahead of Gov. Roy Cooper's planned visit to Wilmington on Monday to discuss GenX, local leaders sent a letter to the governor that outlines several of their concerns they want addressed.
Researchers found GenX levels dozens of times higher than health standard
We are now learning more about the levels of GenX in our water. During the forum WWAY hosted along with StarNews and WHQR Wednesday night, panelists said they were encouraged the levels have gone down.
Local National Black Leadership Caucus hosts GenX forum
Discussion about GenX continued Tuesday night as one organization led a series of forums they call 'Crimes Against Humanity.' The forum was the first of a seven on their list. Tonight's event targeted the lack of communication over what the area has been experiencing with GenX.
Knappe: Home reverse osmosis systems show success removing GenX, other compounds
The researcher who authored the study that revealed the threat of the chemical compound GenX in the Cape Fear River and the area's drinking water says some home treatment systems show success in removing those toxins from tap water.
GenX Forum focuses on Brunswick County concerns
As worries about GenX in the region's water supply continue, WWAY and its media partners are holding another forum; this time to address concerns in Brunswick County.
CFPUA board chairman’s July 17 GenX morning update
New Hanover County will host a press conference Monday at 2:45pm at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse on the State’s GenX data and health assessment
Gov. Cooper urges EPA to set limits for GenX
Federal officials must set limits for GenX and other emerging contaminants so that North Carolina can permanently control its discharge and ensure the safety of its drinking water, Governor Roy Cooper today told the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
Dozens rally against offshore drilling, call on new county resolution
Dozens rallied in Sunset Beach today against offshore drilling, seismic testing, and GenX.
Local leaders discuss GenX status, feels 'frustrated' and want answers
Lack of answers and lack of state help are two concerns expressed by local leaders during a news conference Monday about GenX and water tests results.
CFPUA board chairman's July 14 GenX morning update
CFPUA board chairman's July 14 GenX morning update
State releases first water quality data, lowers health goal of GenX in the Cape Fear
State officials today released their first results of water quality samples and an updated preliminary health assessment for concentrations of the unregulated compound GenX in finished, or treated, drinking water.
Catlin Engineering to conduct work for $50,000 or less
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has contracted with Wilmington-based Catlin Engineering to pump almost 50 million gallons of water contaminated by GenX out of an aquifer where it was stored for later use.
State gets data from first rounds of Cape Fear River GenX tests
State officials have received data from the first rounds of water samples collected in the Cape Fear River to test for GenX, but it will still be a while longer before the information is made public.