Concentrations of GenX in finished drinking water from the Cape Fear River continue to be below the state’s public health goal, according to the latest test results released by the NC Department of Environmental Quality.
Governor Roy Cooper has expanded a state science panel to help guide state officials on ways to better protect public health and the environment from new or unregulated chemicals, something he mentioned he would do during his visit to Wilmington on July 24.
Beginning yesterday, CFPUA is partnering with the City of Wilmington and area churches to provide free water from Ogden Park to citizens unable to get to the free water station.
Beginning today, CFPUA is partnering with the City of Wilmington and area churches to provide free water from Ogden Park to citizens unable to get to the free water station.
Gov. Roy Cooper toured Pender County's Water Treatment Plant today one week after he came to Wilmington to discuss GenX.
Gov. Roy Cooper will once again begin his work week in our area.
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.
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 is hosting a forum called Water Wednesday along with Cape Fear Community College’s Sustainability Committee, this week.
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.
In today’s news conference, NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen stated that “she would recommend people continue to drink the water.”
North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein is opening a civil investigation into Chemours.
Brunswick County has received additional results of testing for GenX in the water supply.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 rallied in Sunset Beach today against offshore drilling, seismic testing, and GenX.