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Tragedy struck the Christofferson household this weekend when wife Hailey ignorantly sipped water that was neither filtered, remineralized, nor served in her 640 oz Stanley™ micro tumbler, causing her to die instantly.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 1:18 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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North Carolina has invested $2.8 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure across the state
Published: Monday, September 18th, 2023 @ 9:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Last week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key steps to develop state surface water and groundwater standards for PFAS compounds.
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 9:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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If you’re drinking water directly from the tap, there’s a chance it contains potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a study released Wednesday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Published: Thursday, July 20th, 2023 @ 9:10 am
By: Daily Wire
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So-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water are contributing to obesity and making weight loss harder, a new study finds.
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 12:34 am
By: Daily Wire
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced a $179.9 million grant for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across North Carolina through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 10:37 am
By: ENC NOW
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 8:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser announced Thursday that 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities across North Carolina would receive $462.9 million to aid in cleaner drinking water and strengthen wastewater and stormwater systems.
Published: Monday, March 13th, 2023 @ 11:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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After a surprise visit to Ukraine and a photo op with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, some are pressing Biden on the environmental crisis in East Palestine. He finally broke his silence on the issue to reporters by suggesting those affected just give up drinking water for Lent.
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:09 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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Unprecedented 385 projects for 225 NC Applicants
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2022 @ 8:48 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 1:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $153 million in loans and grants to help pay for 48 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Published: Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 @ 7:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 @ 1:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $194 million in loans and grants to help pay for 54 drinking water and wastewater projects.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 @ 11:22 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined a bipartisan group of 15 governors in calling on Congress to do more to protect drinking water in and around military bases, specifically by including water quality measures in the current year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Published: Thursday, September 19th, 2019 @ 9:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper announced the State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $112 million in loans that will help North Carolina communities pay for 26 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects statewide, from Murphy to Manteo.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 @ 2:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The U.S Environmental Protection Agency must move faster to help states like North Carolina dealing with unregulated chemicals that are causing serious concerns about drinking water, Governor Roy Cooper said today.
Published: Saturday, February 16th, 2019 @ 8:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) signed a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging the agency to develop federal drinking water standards
Published: Monday, February 4th, 2019 @ 8:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County Public Health Department will be providing free bacteria testing for private drinking water well for residents affected by hurricane Florence
Published: Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 @ 1:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2017 @ 3:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 @ 12:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his long-standing fight for American businesses and workers.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 3:11 am
By: Russell Allen
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Governor Pat McCrory's environmental agency awarded $127 million in loans and grants today that will help North Carolina towns pay for 70 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Published: Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 @ 5:59 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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After news reports and editorials inaccurately and unfairly characterized the state's efforts to protect drinking water, the North Carolina departments of Health and Human Services and Environmental Quality release the following open editorial
Published: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 @ 6:56 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory is taking additional action to protect public health and the environment by signing a bill that provides permanent drinking water to residents, requires dam safety repairs, and mandates the recycling of coal ash
Published: Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 @ 10:29 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Efforts by a national organization of public health agency peers to have a uniform set of nationwide drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency has been embraced by the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
Published: Friday, April 1st, 2016 @ 10:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory announced $119 million in loans and grants that will help towns across North Carolina pay for 50 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects.
Published: Friday, February 5th, 2016 @ 11:47 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The city of Asheville and customers living outside the city who rely on Asheville for their drinking water long have had a contentious relationship. The issue was again before the state's second highest court in October, this time over whether a law passed in 2013 taking control of the water...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 11:27 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In this newsletter and in two separate reports I have offered an important emerging consensus in the public debate about hydraulic fracturing:
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 @ 8:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Regulatory policy is about striking a proper balance. Virtually no one disagrees with the propriety of government designing, promulgating, and enforcing...
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 @ 3:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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