Record #:

32206

Author(s):

Leibach, Julie

Abstract:

In June 2017, an industrial chemical called GenX was identified in drinking water drawn from the Cape Fear River in the Wilmington area of North Carolina. State officials have found GenX in private wells near the plant, as well as at several other locations, at varying concentrations. With increasing public concern, researchers are studying the effects of the chemical on human health.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2018, p24-29, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Water--Pollution--Research; Chemicals--Environmental aspects; Drinking water--Contamination--Health aspects; Public health