Brunswick County reports GenX levels much lower than study data
Brunswick County says tests of its raw and treated water has found GenX concentrations at much lower levels than what were reported in a study that used data from 2013 and 2014.
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Independent test finds lower levels of GenX in CFPUA water
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority says the first analysis of samples of its water show lower levels of GenX compared to samples used in the study that set off the region's concern about water safety.
GenX forum aims to get answers as questions remain
Hundreds packed Kenan Auditorium at UNCW Wednesday night, as more than a dozen experts were put on a panel to address the public's concerns and questions about GenX.
ICYMI: Watch the entire GenX Forum hosted by WWAY, StarNews and WHQR
There are still plenty of questions about GenX in the area's drinking water, but there are far more answers after WWAY, the StarNews and WHQR hosted a GenX Forum Wednesday night.
Belville commissioners wants reverse osmosis plant
The Belville Board of Commissioners wanted the public to know that they are concerned, too.
WWAY, StarNews, WHQR to host public forum on GenX Wednesday
WWAY News, StarNews Media and HQR News 91.3 are sponsoring a GenX Forum Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at UNCW's Kenan Auditorium.
Cancer rates in Cape Fear under scrutiny
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is examining cancer rates in the Cape Fear region over recent decades to compare them with statewide rates, according to a news release from Brunswick County.
CFPUA review finds staff handled GenX info appropriately
The CFPUA Board of Directors will hold another special meeting this afternoon to discuss GenX and how the utility handled the information about the toxin.
Hundreds rally to show disapproval of GenX
A sea of red filled city hall as hundreds of people came out to make their voices heard.
Rep. Rouzer talks about GenX
Two weeks ago GenX became a familiar term for those who live in Southeastern North Carolina.
CFPUA Board chair June 21 morning GenX update
Chemours will voluntarily stop discharging the manufacturing effluent that contains GenX into the river this morning (June 21, 2017).
CFPUA Board chair June 20 morning GenX update
Mike Brown, CFPUA Board chairman, will provide two daily updates—one morning and one afternoon—with information on activity surrounding GenX. Updates will be provided each weekday.
Cape Fear River Watch hosting GenX community forum
The Cape Fear River Watch is hosting its own community forum Wednesday night to discuss GenX.
Protesters want answers about GenX
Concern over the GenX contamination in the Cape Fear River is driving people to the streets in protest.
GenX sampling by state regulators begins in Cape Fear River
The NC Department of Environmental Quality said late this afternoon its staff will begin sampling the water in the Cape Fear River today for GenX, which has many people worried about the safety of the area's drinking water.
Citizens concerned about water quality in Leland
A possible solution to filtering out GenX is reverse osmosis, which has had its own controversy in Leland. That is where H2GO requested to build a reverse osmosis water plant.
CFPUA Board calls for investigation into utility's handling of GenX info
One day after a closed meeting with Chemours and local leaders, the CFPUA Board met again this morning to discuss GenX and how the utility company handled information about the toxin the area's drinking water.
EPA issues statement on GenX concerns in Cape Fear
Since news broke of GenX in the area's water supply, local utilities and state regulators have said they are waiting on the US Environmental Protection Agency for guidance. So what is the EPA doing?
CFPUA may have known about GenX more than year before news broke
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority may have known about the presence of a chemical compound called GenX in the drinking water system more than a year before a newspaper story made the issue public.
Community voices GenX concerns at CFPUA meeting
Several members of the Wilmington community voiced their concerns over GenX at Wednesday's Cape Fear Public Utility Authority meeting.
State agencies investigating GenX dumping in Cape Fear River
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is leading a state investigation into reports of an unregulated chemical in the Cape Fear River.
CFPUA board members are disappointed they didn't know about GenX sooner
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers want answers about Gen-X and it's possible contamination of our drinking water, but CFPUA board chairman Mike Brown would not answer the tough questions and even took off his microphone.
Pender County responds to reports of GenX in water
The Pender County Board of Commissioners is working with the EPA, state, and local officials to monitor the possible impacts of GenX found in the Cape Fear River.
NC DHHS: GenX would pose low risk based on 2013-2014 level in Cape Fear River
After a week of uncertainty amid myriad questions about the safety of the drinking water in southeastern North Carolina, there may be some good news today.