Record #:

27519

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

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.

Source:

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 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pollutants; Water quality; Water--Pollution; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

27520

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

The Triangle area water supply has contaminants in it and some are appearing in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. Each city’s water supply is examined according to chemists at each city and their lab tests on file at the NC Division of Health Sciences. Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro and their results are explained.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water-supply; Water--Pollution; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions