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EMC’s Selective PFAS Regulation: A Limited Step Forward Amidst Concerns Over Industrial Influence
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Posted in From The River: Blog
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Research study finds very high levels of PFAS in Haw River fish
A recent study (pdf below) found high levels of a harmful chemical, PFOS, in sunfish from the Haw River, especially in Burlington. In some fish, PFOS levels were as high as 124 parts per billion (ppb), with an average of…
Tagged with: Burlington NC, Clean Water, Environmental Justice, fishing, haw river, Haw River Assembly, NCFishing, PFAS, PFOS, pittsboro nc, Pollution, water pollution
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Posted in From The River: Blog, News
Do you eat fish from the Haw River, Jordan Lake or other local waters? ¿Come pescado del río Haw, del lago Jordán o de otras aguas locales?
Eating a variety of fish can help you stay healthy. Fish are a good source of protein and other vitamins and minerals. But pollution like PFAS chemicals in the Haw River from industries pose a significant risk to human health…
Tagged with: Burlington NC, haw river, Haw River Assembly, pesca, pittsboro nc, Pollution, water pollution
Posted in From The River: Blog, News
Posted in From The River: Blog, News
