State environmental officials published a proposed consent order between the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours for public comment. The proposed consent order is a comprehensive resolution regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination originating from Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility. It requires Chemours to dramatically reduce GenX air emissions, provide permanent replacement drinking water supplies and pay a civil penalty to DEQ.
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The NC Environmental Education Program will transition from NCDEQ to Catawba College’s Center for the Environment. Visit the program website for more information.