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33363
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After more than a decade of debate, state regulations for the discharge of water from peat mining were approved in July by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Permits can now be issued for periods of up to five years provided the water quality standards and water use requirements are met.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 237, Aug/Sept 1986,
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33364
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A report released by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management in June offers a detailed assessment of freshwater toxicity of fluoride, sources of fluoride pollution, and the effects on the environment. The report will aid in the development of North Carolina water quality standards for toxicants.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 237, Aug/Sept 1986,
p5
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33400
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The Census Bureau has published the 1984 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey report. According to North Carolina Agricultural Extension agents, the report underestimated the number of farm acres under irrigation in North Carolina. Farm ponds are the number one source of irrigation water in North Carolina, followed by streams and groundwater.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 238, Oct 1986,
p1-2
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33401
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The 1986 General Assembly appropriated three-million-dollars to the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission to continue and expand a cost-share program for agricultural non-point source pollution control. This will allow the program to be extended into seventeen additional counties located in the coastal area. Farmers who receive cost sharing will be required to perform certain fertilizer and waste management practices.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 238, Oct 1986,
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Record #:
33402
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Construction on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is resulting in the creation of large expanses of impervious areas. Disposing of the runoff from these areas during storms in a manner that is not detrimental to the adjacent sounds and ocean is among the most pressing water management problems confronting the developers and public officials in this area. This article discusses the issue, potential design problems, the water table, and artificial drainage.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
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Record #:
33403
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Groundwater is presently serving a variety of important needs across North Carolina. The most critical importance of groundwater is serving scattered homes, farms, small residential developments and small communities. In eastern North Carolina, groundwater is either the major or the only water source.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
p3-4
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33404
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United States District Judge Earl W. Britt is expected to issue a summary judgment in the dispute between the State of North Carolina and the City of Virginia Beach over Virginia Beach’s proposal to withdraw water from Lake Gaston for its use. At issue is whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement should have been performed before permits were issued to allow Virginia Beach to proceed with the project.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
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33405
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Although several noxious aquatics are being considered for inclusion in North Carolina’s Aquatic Weed Control Program, all control efforts to date have focused on hydrilla and alligator-weed. This article discusses the distribution of infestation and where control efforts have been effective.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
p5
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Record #:
33406
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published the results of a 1985 survey to assess the effectiveness of the states’ efforts to insure the safety of non-federal dams within their borders. North Carolina’s dam safety program is rated “adequate” and the state is considered “progressive” in its efforts to advance dam safety.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 239, Nov 1986,
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Record #:
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,
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Record #:
33459
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The Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing new standards for radionucleotides in response to requirements of the new Safe Drinking Water Act. Twenty-eight public and private water systems in North Carolina have been ordered to comply with radium standards. Research is being conducted on identification of radon in high-risk groundwater areas.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 240, Dec/Jan 1987,
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Record #:
33460
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A recent report by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management shows much evidence that water quality across the state has improved substantially over the last two years. One of the major reasons for improvement is the intensive point-source pollution control effort launched in 1972. However, water quality concerns remain for coastal development, watershed protection, water toxicants, and eutrophication.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 240, Dec/Jan 1987,
p4
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33461
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The continuing resolution budget signed by President Reagan in October included a two-million-dollar appropriation to pay for the Randleman Dam project on the Deep River in Randolph and Guilford Counties. The project is being touted as the most cost-effective way to provide water for the counties.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 240, Dec/Jan 1987,
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Record #:
33462
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This article is a summary of presentations made at the September 16 Leaders Conference on Groundwater. Representatives discussed municipal concerns, local government concerns, and industry concerns about groundwater in North Carolina.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 241, Feb 1987,
p1-3
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33463
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North Carolina is formulating a strategy for assisting municipalities in financing construction of water and sewer facilities. According to Mary Joan Pugh, assistant secretary for the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, the state will propose the establishment of a revolving loan fund for local governments to construct new wastewater treatment facilities.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 241, Feb 1987,
p4
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