Public hearings set on proposed wastewater discharge rules | Coastal Review Six public hearings scheduled for next month through May will cover proposed PFAS and 1,4-dixoane monitoring and minimization rules governing wastewater discharges into North Carolina's surface waters...

FYI good people, and bad, whatever. Public hearing schedule for NCDEQ's PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane Minimization Rules. Make your voice heard! Submit comments and/or show up.

#scipol #ncdeq #pfas #northcarolina #env #policy #emergingcontaminants #ncemc

coastalreview.org/2026/03/publ...

Oil spill in Northern Michigan wetlands was 4 times larger than first estimated A company continues cleanup in Cheboygan County wetlands after 221 barrels of crude, brine and condensate leaked from a flowline in April 2025.

Oil spill in Northern Michigan wetlands was 4 times larger than first estimated #ncpol #ncdeq

www.mlive.com/environment/...

Report: NCDEQ’s staffing cut by more than 30% over 14 years The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has suffered the highest percentage of staff cuts of any state, with nearly one-third of its workforce eliminated between 2010 and 2024, accordin...

www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/a...

#NorthCarolina
#NCDEQ
These cuts in staff over the last 14 years amount to over a 30% reduction

EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Asheboro Wastewater Permit Amid Ongoing Dioxane Fight The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing next month on its objection to a proposed...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing next month on its objection to a proposed wastewater permit for Asheboro’s treatment plant.
#epa #asheboro #nc #ncdeq #haskettcreek #publicmeeting
acmenews.net/epa-to-hold-...

Train carrying coal derails in Halifax County, cancels Amtrak routes along East Coast A CSX train derailment in Halifax County has canceled Amtrak train routes across the East Coast, including some routes to and from Raleigh.

Impacts Amtrak on East Coast. Coal train derailment near Enfield, NC.

#ncpol #ncdeq

www.wral.com/news/local/t...

Illegal mine continues to operate in western N.C., state officials say Residents in the Poplar, North Carolina area say the operation has been going on for months.

Maybe shut them down? #ncdeq @ncgovernor.bsky.social @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social

spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...

Aug. 12: N.C. Department of Environmental Quality hearing on MVP Southgate

#MountainValleyPipeline's proposed Southgate extension would cross the #DanRiver, a source of drinking 💧 & recreation for the region. RSVP to #NCDEQ's hearing on Tues, 8/12 @ 5:15 pm in Eden to say #NoMVPSouthgate! #NoPipelines
appvoices.org/events/aug-12-ncdeq-sout...

True for the Feds and North Carolina! #ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

Trump administration yanks $15m in research into Pfas on US farms: ‘not just stupid, it’s evil’ Pfas-laden pesticides and sewage sludge used as fertilizer move into crops and nearby water sources

Of course they did. We will all suffer for it. Suffer more, that is.

#PFAS #NCDEQ #scipol #envreg #science #environment #publichealth

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

REDUCE GOVERNMENT WASTE: ABOLISH THE EMC

#NCDEQ #gfy #northcarolina #scipol #PFAS

Transco submits application for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline On Friday, June 6, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission posted Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC’s Joint Permit Application for its proposed methane gas pipeline “Southeast Supply Enhanc...

#ncpol #ncdeq Bad for NC!

appvoices.org/2025/06/10/t...

Environmental Activists Fight Expansion of Gas Pipeline in Guilford A planned expansion would add 24 miles to Transco’s natural gas pipeline running though four N.C. counties.

#ncpol Excellent read. #energy #ncdeq

www.theassemblync.com/environment/...

Shorebirds among species in steepest decline in latest count | Coastal Review Audubon's 2025 State of the Birds Report shows East Coast species such as least terns, American oystercatchers and piping plovers are diminished in numbers with shorebirds most heavily represented amo...

#ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

Shorebirds among species in steepest decline in latest count

coastalreview.org/2025/06/shor...

Gas stoves increase cancer risk, especially for kids, new study finds The appliances emit benzene, a potent carcinogen. Exposure varies depending on ventilation and other factors, but there’s no safe level.

Gas stoves increase cancer risk, especially for kids, new study finds #ncpol #ncdeq #nchealth

www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...

Rep. Davis' PFAS Polluter Liability Act passes NC House, heads to Senate - WWAYTV3 Two bills filed by a state representative regulating the use of PFAS chemicals are now headed to the North Carolina Senate after passing in the House.

www.wwaytv3.com/rep-davis-pf...

I mean...it continues the conversation, but the bill essentially just includes Chemours since "PFAS manufacturers" are the only ones on the hook in this bill. AND that's only if they've caused >$50 mil of costs to public water systems.

#PFAS #northcarolina #NCDEQ

They wouldn't even support their own feceferiously milquetoast plan. The WQC barely gave us a chance to speak.

We remain undeterred. It is our mandate. Pissed though. Very pissed. And I already miss Deerhake.

www.cityviewnc.com/stories/stat...

#PFAS #NCDEQ #northcarolina #scipol #env #toxic

SENATE BILL 666-DEVIL IN THE DEATAILS

Repubs getting in on the action. Lotsa rich people must be yelling from their umbrella chairs. I'm here for whatever gets us through the regulatory night cause about fuck all is happening right now. Link in comments.

#PFAS #NorthCarolina #NCDEQ #scipol #env

PFAS found in dust of homes in Bladen and Cumberland counties near Chemours plant Dust containing PFAS has been detected in homes in Bladen and Cumberland counties near the Chemours facility.

#pfas #ncpol #ncga #ncdeq #shameful

borderbelt.org/pfas-found-i...

DEQ chief: Emerging compounds 'top priority' for state | Coastal Review N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson said addressing PFAS and other emerging compounds is a top priority during the N.C. Water Resources Research Institute's annual conferenc...

He's got a tough act to follow after Sec. Biser. Let's see if Reid is as strong an advocate for the people of North Carolina as she was.

#NorthCarolina #NCDEQ #envreg #PFAS

coastalreview.org/2025/03/addr...

Proposed pipeline project would harm North Carolina communities, report shows • NC Newsline advocates say areas of North Carolina surrounding a proposed pipeline project would suffer from further environmental pollution

#ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

Bad for North Carolina! Wake Up!

Proposed pipeline project would harm North Carolina communities, report shows ncnewsline.com/2025/04/03/p...

Lead detected in kitchen and football concession faucets at Cabarrus County high school The district said one of the faucets was in the visitor concession stand at the football stadium and another at a hand wash sink in a kitchen.

#ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e...

DEQ chief: Emerging compounds 'top priority' for state | Coastal Review N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson said addressing PFAS and other emerging compounds is a top priority during the N.C. Water Resources Research Institute's annual conferenc...

Need stronger actions! #ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

coastalreview.org/2025/03/addr...

County alleges staff threats as Station 13 controversy escalates, fire captain now on paid suspension | Port City Daily NEW HANOVER COUNTY – The saga over Fire Station 13 continues to escalate as county officials are investigating threats they say have been posted on social media and put staff safety in danger.

New Hanover County says, "Hey Fire Captain Steve Hunt, thanks for grabbing that guy out of the river, but advocating for the health and safety of firefighters? You've gone TOO FAR! Administrative leave for you!"

#PFAS #NorthCarolina #NCDEQ

portcitydaily.com/local-news/g...

Paul Calamita oh boy what a guy. He and the EMC think they can do our job better than us. Why is the Water Quality Association so powerful? Who does the government work for? Here I thought it was for the people.

#PFAS #NorthCarolina #NCDEQ #science #publichealth

EPA rollbacks could threaten NC drinking water, climate protections The EPA plans to roll back key environmental rules, including coal ash cleanup and climate protections, impacting NC’s water and air. Critics warn it puts public health and climate action at risk.

#ncpol #ncga #ncdeq

BAD for North Carolina!

EPA rollbacks could threaten NC drinking water, climate protections

www.wral.com/news/local/e...

‘Worse than nothing’: Proposal would require PFAS reduction plans without enforcing limits | Port City Daily NORTH CAROLINA — The Environmental Management Commission is considering a new rule that would require industries adopt PFAS monitoring plans without enforceable pollution limits.

#ncpol #ncga #ncdeq #pfas

Bad for North Carolina

portcitydaily.com/latest-news/...

We had a pivotal meeting with #NCDEQ in #Raleigh about dust complaints in Sampson & Northampton Counties. Thanks to CleanAIRE NC, ICAWP, @selc.bsky.social & Rachel Carson Council for joining us in the fight for clean air.