Record #:

31446

Author(s):

Lacour, Greg

Abstract:

In 2014, a ruptured pipe spilled as much as 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River in Eden, NC. This article provides an update on Duke Energy’s progress on the cleanup.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Feb 2016, p22-23, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke Energy Corp. (Durham); Dan River; Coal-ash spills--Eden; Water pollution

Record #:

23046

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

Duke Energy pled guilty for nine misdemeanor violations of the federal Clean Water Act in May 2015. In prior months, the company dumped 39,000 tons of ash in the Dan River, causing Duke Energy to come under scrutiny.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 20, May 2015, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Clean Water Act (1987); Dan River; Duke Energy Corp. (Durham)

Record #:

12504

Author(s):

Ingram, Bruce

Abstract:

Part 1 of this two-part series on the Dan River discussed the stream from its Virginia headwaters along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County. Part 2 follows the river from the park to Kerr Lake.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 8, Aug 2010, p22-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dan River

Record #:

33548

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A study by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources says that anticipated industrial development and increased agricultural irrigation could have a heavy impact on surface water resources in the Dan River Basin over the next three decades. Development of water resources in the basin must be carefully planned to maintain adequate streamflows and water quality.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 246, Sept/Oct 1987, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dan River; Water quality management; Water resources development