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.
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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.
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.
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.