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North Carolina Cities Approved to Release Carcinogen into Rivers

1/29/2025

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In North Carolina, the cities of Asheboro, Greensboro, and Reidsville have gained court approval to release 1,4-dioxane, a suspected carcinogen, into nearby rivers, igniting fears for public health. Compounding the crisis, the Trump administration has rolled back an EPA rule aimed at curbing PFAS discharges, leaving local utilities grappling with hefty cleanup costs and communities anxious about their drinking water safety.

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In North Carolina, the cities of Asheboro, Greensboro, and Reidsville have gained court approval to release 1,4-dioxane, a suspected carcinogen, into nearby rivers, igniting fears for public health. Compounding the crisis, the Trump administration has rolled back an EPA rule aimed at curbing PFAS discharges, leaving local utilities grappling with hefty cleanup costs and communities anxious about their drinking water safety.