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North Carolina Bans PFAS, Funds Cleanup Efforts

4/30/2025

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Lawmakers Combat PFAS

North Carolina lawmakers are taking decisive action against PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin. With bipartisan support, new bills aim to ban PFAS production, create a Mitigation Fund, and ensure polluters pay for cleanup. This urgent response underscores the critical need to protect communities from the health risks posed by these harmful chemicals in drinking water.

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Trump Administration Tackles PFAS

The Trump administration is taking a bold step to combat PFAS, toxic chemicals that have infiltrated U.S. waterways and drinking supplies. With the EPA set to establish discharge limits, the focus is on tackling compliance hurdles. As concerns grow over the health risks associated with PFAS, the fate of Biden-era regulations hangs in the balance.

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Lawmakers Combat PFAS

North Carolina lawmakers are taking decisive action against PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin. With bipartisan support, new bills aim to ban PFAS production, create a Mitigation Fund, and ensure polluters pay for cleanup. This urgent response underscores the critical need to protect communities from the health risks posed by these harmful chemicals in drinking water.

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