Local Governments, Water Agencies React to New Federal PFAS Regulations Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 10, 2024 | Health, Local Government, National Local water agencies in Orange, Chatham and Durham counties shared their support of new rules against “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Read More
Biden Administration Sets First-Ever Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water Posted by Associated Press | Apr 10, 2024 | Health, National, World Written by MICHAEL PHILLIS The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on... Read More
Decades After the Dangers of Lead Became Clear, Some Cities Are Leaving Lead Pipe in the Ground Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2023 | World Written by MICHAEL PHILLIS Prandy Tavarez and his wife were expecting a baby when they bought a... Read More
Study Says Drinking Water From Nearly Half of US Faucets Contains Potentially Harmful Chemicals Posted by Associated Press | Jul 7, 2023 | World Written by JOHN FLESHER Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever... Read More
EPA Pollution Limits Aim To Boost Us Electric Vehicle Sales Posted by Associated Press | Apr 12, 2023 | World Written by MATTHEW DALY and TOM KRISHER The Biden administration is proposing strict new... Read More
Here’s How OWASA Aims to Handle New EPA Proposal on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Mar 30, 2023 | Health, News The EPA proposed rules to reduce chemicals in drinking water. If approved, it will change how agencies notify and monitor PFAS levels. Read More
EPA Chief To Hear From Ohio Villagers Over Toxic Train Spill Posted by Associated Press | Feb 16, 2023 | World Written by PATRICK ORSAGOS Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train... Read More
EPA Chief Regan Speaks at North Carolina King Day Observance Posted by Associated Press | Jan 14, 2023 | National, State Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The drive for clean water and air for minority and low-income... Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Widespread Traces of Lead Found in UNC Campus Water Fixtures Posted by Staff | Dec 25, 2022 | Top Stories of 2022 To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is revisiting some of the top stories that impacted and... Read More
Fight To Curb Food Waste Increasingly Turns to Science Posted by Associated Press | Dec 9, 2022 | World Written by DEE-ANN DURBIN Hate mealy apples and soggy french fries? Science can help. Restaurants,... Read More