Water
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Rafting in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
For nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike, rafting is this summer’s must-try. Here are the best spots and basics for rafting in North Carolina.
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The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked
Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.
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Trump just pulled back a plan to regulate toxic, cancer-causing PFAS. It’s in hundreds of water systems in North Carolina.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, birth abnormalities, and other health ailments. But Trump is pushing back a long-awaited plan to set federal limits on them.
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Opinion: PFAS contamination is endangering our local farmers. A bill in Congress would empower them to address the crisis
PFAS gets into our water when solvents and firefighting foam are used on military bases, or when companies like Chemours manufacture certain products. We now know this pollution has also made its way into our soils, foods, and even in our air.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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We found 5 of the best NC waterparks to check out this summer
Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat in North Carolina? From Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park to Carolina Harbor, get ready to make a splash at 5 of the best NC waterparks.
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Biden’s efforts to remove ‘forever chemicals’ offer clear contrast to Trump’s record
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden has implemented a plan to rid the nation’s water supply of dangerous PFAS. Under Trump, the EPA deferred to the industries responsible for the contamination.
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Biden visits Wilmington, unveils funding to replace lead water pipes
“Recently, we discovered that one of our school’s water fountains was contaminated with lead. We swiftly resolved the issue, but no teacher or student should have to worry about their most basic needs, like access to clean water,” she said.
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This town’s response to PFAS shows how government can work
There was little federal guidance when Maysville’s water supply tested positive for dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ in 2019. So town officials acted on their own. Soon after Schumata Brown was named town manager of Maysville, N.C. in 2016, he visited many of the town’s 1,000 residents, nearly all of whom he knew by name, and drank…
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How to test your drinking water for PFAS and other bad things in NC
Almost 50 water systems in NC have been found to have high levels of toxic PFAS. Here’s how to test if your water has them, or other toxins, in it.
