Here’s How OWASA Aims to Handle New EPA Proposal on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The EPA proposed rules to reduce chemicals in drinking water. If approved, it will change how agencies notify and monitor PFAS levels.
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On Air Today: Wonderful Water with Wil Lawson and Travis Rich
Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager Wil Lawson and Operations Supervisor at Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant Travis Rich spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. They discussed the process for OWASA’s treatment of wastewater, as well as the availability of the 2022 Wastewater Report Card.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: OWASA Water Treatment Manager Monica Dodson
OWASA Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th. She discussed proposed EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS and other “forever chemicals.”
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OWASA Shares Details on Wastewater Overflow in Chapel Hill
Several hundreds of gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed from a sewer line in Chapel Hill on...
Read MoreWonderful Water: Time for Annual Disinfecting!
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by OWASA’s Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor Chris Gibbons.
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Raleigh Street Closed on UNC Campus as Emergency Sewer Repairs Begin
One of the few north-south roads on UNC’s campus is expected to be closed for much of this...
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University Place Businesses Close Early on Wednesday Due to Water Outage
A water main break at University Place mall in Chapel Hill led to some early and unexpected...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Wonderful Water with OWASA’s Blake Hodge
Orange Water and Sewer Authority Communications Specialist Blake Hodge spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 14th. He discussed PFAS chemicals in our community how OWASA is addressing it.
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Read MoreWonderful Water: OWASA’s Infrastructure Investment
OWASA’s Engineering Manager of Capital Projects Allison Spinelli and Asset Manager Coleman Olinger joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 28th.
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UNC Reports ‘Detectable Lead’ in 6 Buildings After Further Testing
Six different buildings on UNC’s campus recently had lead in specific water fountains,...
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