Greensboro officials request funds for water, sewer infrastructure improvements from state legislators
The city is requesting $160 million to help remove what are known as forever chemicals from one of its treatment plants.
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How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water by 2029. Orange County, Calif., got a head start.
Study shows humans may be similarly impacted from 'forever chemicals' that researchers are finding in animals
WFDD’s Paul Garber spoke with NC State endocrine toxicologist Scott Belcher about his work studying PFAS chemicals in wildlife. He begins by explaining why alligators in the Cape Fear River basin are important indicators of the potential health impacts of PFAS on humans.
EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.
The EPA is proposing that 'forever chemicals' be considered hazardous substances
A study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that the man-made chemicals are present in nearly half the country's tap water supply.
'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds
A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
EPA moves to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest detectable levels, a move it said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses.
Guilford County asks residents' permission to conduct PFAS testing
Guilford County is asking certain homeowners for permission to test their well water for so-called forever chemicals, also known as PFAS.
City of Greensboro addresses water contaminants after new EPA guidelines released
New guidelines from the U.S.
