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North Carolina secures $455 million PFAS settlement, plus $135 million cleanup reserve
North Carolina has secured $455 million in payments from Chemours, DuPont and Corteva over PFAS pollution, along with a separate $135 million reserve intended to protect future drinking water and cleanup work.
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North Carolina joins push for microplastics testing in drinking water
North Carolina’s attorney general is urging the EPA to require public water systems to test for microplastics, which are excluded from its proposed monitoring plan.
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NC teen dies after getting a brain-eating amoeba
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says the teen died August 31
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Raleigh water bills to include extra charge if paid by card or digital wallet starting Sept. 1
The city of Raleigh said water bills will include a 3% processing fee if its paid with a card or digital wallet. People that pay directly using their bank account, cash or check won't see the extra charge.
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NCDHHS: Central NC teen infected with rare brain infection caused by amoeba
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that a teenager in central North Carolina is critically ill after contracting a rare brain infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba.
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A water bill hike is coming to Holly Springs, the town says it's necessary for future growth
Holly Springs residents can expect a 12% increase to their water bill starting Monday.
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Crews work to repair Durham water main break on Roxboro Street
Durham police on Wednesday are at the scene of a water main break on Roxboro Street.
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Days-long boil advisory lifted for Hillsborough water customers
A boil advisory was lifted Monday for water customers in the town of Hillsborough.
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Don't forget to clean your water bottle
Concerns arise regarding the safety of reusable water bottles. Medical experts warn that these bottles can harbor harmful bacteria, especially when shared. Experts recommend daily washing of water bottles—paying special attention to areas where bacteria can accumulate, such as the straw and the cap. Additionally, disinfecting the bottles weekly using a bleach solution is advised for added safety.
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As Raleigh lifts water restrictions, drought measures linger in Durham, Chatham counties
Recent rain has improved drought conditions in central North Carolina, but Durham and parts of Chatham County remain under water restrictions as reservoir levels stay low and officials warn stricter measures could be possible.
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Climate change, cyber threats are reshaping how NC utilities protect drinking water
Inside local treatment plants, utilities are rethinking everything from drought planning to cybersecurity as they prepare for the decades ahead.
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Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns
Rain is improving North Carolina's drought, but experts say changing water quality remains a concern. Here's how utilities are adapting and what private well owners should know.
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Court orders Durham chemical company to stop creek contamination flowing toward Jordan Lake
A court ordered a Durham chemical company to stop contaminating a creek that flows to Jordan Lake, requiring cleanup plans, monitoring and public warning signs.
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Raleigh Water prepared after national cyberattacks on water utility facilities
Multiple states are dealing with a cyber-attack on their water systems. The FBI is investigating a potential link to Iran.
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Volunteers deliver water to Forsyth County residents after water main break
The drive through line outside Kennedy High School in Forsyth County, NC was busy this morning as hundreds of cars stopped by for free water.
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Fuquay-Varina lifting water restrictions
Water restrictions in the town of Fuquay-Varina will lift on Aug. 3.
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An end to the long drought in sight? Falls Lake sees more improvement with more rain ahead
Falls Lake continued to rise for another week, and the U.S. Drought Monitor reported the nearly year-long drought may soon end for most of North Carolina should anticipated rainfall totals pan out.
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Why one North Carolina county said yes to Amazon's $10 billion data center
Water, power and jobs all factored into Richmond County's decision to welcome Amazon's $10 billion data center while other communities said no.
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Smithfield lifts water boil advisory
The town of Smithfield lifts precautionary voluntary boil water advisory Sunday morning.
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First responders detail ‘dangerous’ rescue of family during severe weather on Neuse River
A family is safe after strong storms briefly left them stranded along the Neuse River on Sunday evening.
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Crews repair water main break in Durham after massive fountain spews from the ground
Utility crews have controlled a large water main break in a Durham neighborhood.
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City of Raleigh says nearly half of customers are using too much water
According to Raleigh Water, 46% of outdoor irrigation meters checked in Raleigh over a five-day period were in violation of water conservancy rules, prompting discussion about stricter limits.
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City of Raleigh says nearly half of customers are using too much water
According to Raleigh Water, 46% of outdoor irrigation meters checked in Raleigh over a five-day period were in violation of water conservancy rules, prompting discussion about stricter limits.
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Raleigh considers more water restrictions, limits on lawn watering
The Raleigh City Council approved changes that will allow the city to not only move to Stage 2 water restrictions earlier than previously planned but to also modify the plan as well. The change comes after conservation efforts over the past few months failed to reduce water use enough.
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Child in hospital from near drowning at Raleigh Beach
A child was pulled from the water at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday. The girl was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
