Record #:

27523

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

Part 3 of a three part series on the water pollution in the Triangle focuses on how the area and residents can fix the problem. The Triangle area has some of the sickest rivers and lakes in the state. Seven solutions are presented. Better regulations, technology upgrades, limiting growth, and citizen action through recycling and conservation are the just some of the simple solutions put forth.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 11, May 11-18 1989, p8-10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water-supply; Water pollution; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Pollutants

Record #:

328

Author(s):

Finger, Bill; Tursi, Frank

Abstract:

As the population grows, water supply needs increase as do the sources of pollution. The challenge of protecting water quality and ensuring an adequate water supply must be accepted and acted upon by the state.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 10 Issue 2-3, Mar 1988, p53-69, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water-supply; Water quality

Record #:

33485

Author(s):

Frederick, Kenneth D.; Moreau, David H.

Abstract:

This article presents two views of the water market. Kenneth D. Frederick, director of Resources for the Future’s Renewable Resources Division, discusses an economic approach establishing water rights that can be sold and remove restrictions on how and where water can be used. David Moreau, director of the University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute, discusses how the water market in North Carolina and other eastern states differs from the west.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 243, Apr/May 1987, p4 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water supply; Water-supply

Record #:

26666

Author(s):

Abstract:

After this year’s drought, most North Carolina farmers don’t need to be reminded how precious water is, but to the rest of us, it may not be so obvious. There is no substitute for clean water and we must practice wise use of this essential natural resource.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 33 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 1986, p11, il

Subject(s):

Water-supply

Record #:

26362

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

North Carolina and Virginia are in a court battle over the use of Lake Gaston as a water supply source for southeastern Virginia.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, Fall 1978, p32

Subject(s):

Water-supply