Critics Say Proposed PFAS Rules Fail to Protect NC Water
By Maria Santos | Published 2026-04-09T14:30:34.631Z
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North Carolina's proposed rules for PFAS and 1,4-dioxane in water supplies don't go far enough to protect public health, environmental advocates argued at a public hearing Tuesday at...
North Carolina's proposed rules for PFAS and 1,4-dioxane in water supplies don't go far enough to protect public health, environmental advocates argued at a public hearing Tuesday at Asheville-Buncombe Technical College (A-B Tech), WLOS reports. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission conducted the hearing.
The event, held at A-B Tech in Asheville, drew local residents, activists, and concerned citizens who spoke out against the proposed regulations. They argued that the state-pro
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