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26340
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New federal water policies have been released which concentrate heavily on the activities of the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, Tennessee Valley authority, and the Soil Conservation Service.
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26678
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The Clean Detergent Act, which would prohibit the sale of home laundry detergents containing more than 0.5 percent phosphorus, passed the North Carolina House on May 1. The Act is an attempt to reduce the amount of phosphorous entering lakes and estuaries, thereby reducing algal bloom events. However, there is opposition to the bill from the Senate.
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27120
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North Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation that would prohibit state and local health departments from issuing public advisories regarding drinking water contamination to well users and people on public water systems, as long as the levels of contamination are below state or federal clean water standards. If the law is passed, there could be serious health concerns.
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27135
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In 2009, the North Carolina legislature launched SolarBees, a two-million dollar pilot program to test a cheaper water-cleaning alternative in Jordan Lake. Last week, the Department of Environmental Quality abandoned the SolarBees project because data indicated it was completely ineffective. Now the state must get serious about water quality in the lake that provides drinking water to Wake and Chatham counties.
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27519
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Experts say the Triangle’s drinking water is “probably” safe, but carcinogens have been detected in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. The area treatment systems are not equipped to handle this problem. Most of the area’s rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are considered unfit for swimming and drinking. The scope of the Triangle’s water pollution and solutions are examined in Part 1 of a three part series.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989,
p9-10, 14-16, map
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27624
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The draft rules on fracking in North Carolina are rife with loopholes that favor the drillers and could endanger the public health and the environment. Public hearings in Raleigh have focused on the shortcomings of the Mining and Energy Commission’s draft rules. Rules prevent the public from knowing chemicals released into water supplies unless there is an emergency, require little testing of the water supply, make finding and enforcing violations difficult, and are weak on the handling of hazardous wastes. Specific shortcomings and their effect on citizens, the water supply, and the environment are discussed in detail.
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27732
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State and UNC Chapel Hill researchers have created a map to show where well water could pose risks to newborns. Water wells throughout the center of the state are saturated with manganese which can cause heart defects in newborns. Researchers hope these maps will help prevent future birth defects.
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27746
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This is the second on a three-part story about Aqua North Carolina. Customers of the company are upset with over their service and have complaints about poor water quality, dry wells, high rates, and poor customer service. The privately-run company has received many complaints about the iron in their water and the presence of toxic substances above the legal limits.
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27782
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The North Carolina American Water Works Association (NCAWWA) announced the winners of its annual tap water taste test on Nov. 13. The trade organization awarded Charlotte-Mecklenburg first place, followed by Cary, and Durham. The sources of each town’s water is detailed and what makes each unique and tasty.
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27803
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Rules to cleanup Falls Lake are set, but the important source of water remains a mess. The water is not swimmable or drinkable and does not meet water quality standards set by the EPA. Raleigh and Durham are fighting over who is responsible and who will pay for the cleanup. Durham questions whether the cleanup is worth the cost and Raleigh supports the cleanup and plan as Falls Lake supplies water to the city. The details of the plan, the history of the disaster, and the fight over it are explained.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 18, May 2011,
p14-17
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28398
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Shellbond is a patented material derived from high temperature treatment of calcareous materials, including oyster shells, yielding a unique form of calcium hydroxide. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington investigated the Shellbond effects on phytoplankton growth. Results suggest that Shellbond may have promise for algal bloom remediation.
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Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science
(NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011,
p259-263, bibl
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31292
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According to the Wake County Cooperative Extension office, water quality across North Carolina is good, even in rural areas, despite the possibility of a lurking problem in groundwater under rural farmland treated with pesticides years ago. This article discusses water quality issues in the state and offers a guide to maintaining private well water.
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33407
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The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management recently studied the toxicity of selenium in freshwater. Selenium was a priority review because the decline of fish populations in Hyco and Belews Lakes had been associated with the chemical. The study confirms that the present selenium criteria are adequate to protect freshwater aquatic life.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
p6
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34118
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The United States Geological Survey’s fourth National Water Summary released in October indicates that the overall quality of the nation’s groundwater is good, but management and protection of groundwater resources remain major challenges. In North Carolina, the most common naturally occurring groundwater quality problem is the presence of saltwater in all aquifers in the eastern region. Contamination from landfills, waste lagoons, underground storage tanks, and accidental chemical spills also contribute to water quality problems.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 254, Nov/Dec 1988,
p8-9
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34150
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On December 15, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Raleigh announced that Raleigh is the site for a pilot project aimed at designing a national lead-in-drinking-water education program. The program will explore ways to motivate water consumers to reduce the level of lead in their tap water and will serve as the basis for designing a program to help water suppliers comply with regulatory standards.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 255, Jan/Feb 1989,
p5-6
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