Record #:

34305

Author(s):

Reckhow, Kenneth H.

Abstract:

North Carolina’s effort to address the devastation resulting from Hurricane Floyd has focused on human health, social needs, and economic recovery. As state planners prepare for long-term response to hurricanes, consideration is being given to stormwater runoff, water quality, watershed development, and urbanization.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 322, Mar/Apr 2000, p2-3 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hurricane Floyd, 1999; Hurricanes--Planning; Water quality management

Record #:

34306

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In February 2000, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission’s Groundwater Committee revisited a proposal to adopt a temporary rule lowering the groundwater standard for arsenic. The proposal addresses groundwater contaminants which could affect the quality of drinking water and impose health risks. Currently, private wells are not subject to drinking water standards or routinely tested for contamination.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 322, Mar/Apr 2000, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Groundwater--Pollution; Drinking water--Contamination; Water--Standards

Record #:

34307

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The General Assembly created the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program in 1996 to repair degraded wetland areas and create new areas to compensate for losses. About two-thirds of North Carolina’s remaining wetlands and associated floodplains and riparian areas are privately owned. For that reason, private landowners will largely determine the success of the wetland restoration program.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 322, Mar/Apr 2000, p10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wetland restoration; Wetland conservation

Record #:

34308

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In November, the United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule for dealing with radon in drinking water. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that may cause cancer, and may be found in drinking water and indoor air. Due to the expensive costs of radon removal from drinking water, the North Carolina Public Water Supply Section is considering the development of a multimedia radon mitigation program to focus on removing radon from indoor air.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 322, Mar/Apr 2000, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Drinking water--Contamination--Health aspects; Air--Pollution; Radioactive wastes