Record #:

16916

Author(s):

Cappiella, Karen; Slattery, Michael

Abstract:

Nutrient pollution is a potential problem in North Carolina's coastal plain waters because of the large percentage of land in agricultural use, which adds high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus to the fields in the forms of fertilizers and animal wastes.

Source:

North Carolina Geographer (NoCar F 254.8 N67), Vol. 7 Issue , 1999, p39-46, map, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Water pollution

Record #:

28332

Author(s):

Tavares, Mary E.; Spivey, Mary I.; Mciver, Matthew R.; Mallin, Michael A.

Abstract:

Three New Hanover County, North Carolina tidal creeks were sampled for optical brighteners (compounds added to laundry detergents) and fecal coliform bacteria. Simultaneous testing for fecal bacteria and optical brighteners was shown to be a viable procedure for detecting human sources of fecal microbial pollution in waterways.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 3, Fall 2008, p91-97, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality--New Hanover County; Water pollution

Record #:

36232

Author(s):

Mildenberg, David

Abstract:

Responding to the trend of health consciousness was Winston-Salem’s Primo Water Company. Part of its profile was company-related challenges, such as a decrease of retailers to promote its products. Encouraging a continuation of services were statistics, such as number of individual water bottles saved when Primo jugs were used an average of 40 times. Also inciting service continuation was a reminder about the 2016 Flint, Michigan water crisis and harmful chemicals that may be still present in everyday tap water.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 11, Nov. 2018, p56-59 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water pollution; Water--Purification--Lead removal; Winston-Salem--Economic conditions; Winston-Salem--Buildings, structures, etc.; Plastic containers; Health promotion

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 #:

25346

Author(s):

Emmerling, David

Abstract:

Many people have old prescriptions lying around. These are disposed of according to the current regulation of flushing them. This contaminates the drinking water and the water of marine ecosystems. The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has a recommended solution.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, Spring 2010, p1-2

Subject(s):

Water pollution