North Carolina announces drinking water awards

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Wednesday, 11/12/2024

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has honored 79 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2023.

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DEQ Offers Emergency Loans to Local Governments

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Wednesday, 23/10/2024

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is offering initial emergency loans to 20 local governments for emergency projects to rehabilitate drinking water and/or wastewater systems in response to damages caused by Hurricane Helene. 

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Canton plans for water system upgrades

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Wednesday, 20/03/2024

Although concerns about Canton’s post-mill wastewater treatment remain front and center, the town’s recovery from devastating flooding in 2021 continues to move forward with a project budget meant to shore up the town’s aging water infrastructure. 

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