High Country conservancies partner to acquire land affected by Helene
New River Conservancy Executive Director Andrew Downs says conserving the land will safeguard water quality and increase access for recreational activities.
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Pilot Mountain State Park's Bean Shoals set to reopen in the spring
Crews are busy at work installing bottomless culvert bridges and widening roads to ensure safer access to Pilot Mountain State Park's Bean Shoals. The project is slated to conclude in the spring of 2025.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes nationwide
President Biden on Tuesday set a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans.
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.
Greensboro water quality meets or surpasses EPA standards
Greensboro's 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report shows that the city's water is safe to drink.
City of High Point investigates contaminants found in wastewater
The city of High Point is working to identify the origins of contaminants found in its wastewater stream.
Cooper announces $223M for drinking water and wastewater projects in 40 counties
Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week $223 million in funding for stormwater and drinking water system improvements in 40 counties, including three Triad communities.
City of Greensboro addresses water contaminants after new EPA guidelines released
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Environmentalist Erin Brockovich Discusses NC Water Contamination
The local literary arts organization Bookmarks is hosting a virtual conversation with environmental activist and autho