PFAS

DuPont and spinoff companies Chemours and Corteva said Friday they'll create a $1.18 billion fund that could compensate thousands of public water systems. PFAS chemicals are used widely in nonstick and water-resistant products, as well as some firefighting foams.

New research estimates that anglers who eat fish from waters contaminated by PFAS, also called “forever chemicals,” may be ingesting large doses of the chemicals. It suggests that local authorities notify fishers of contamination in the state’s waterways to help them make better decisions about where to cast their lines.

A researcher urges caution as the fire service looks to reduce cancer risk from PFAS.

Between recent studies and lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers filed by Attorney General Josh Stein, polluters are being put on notice that they have to clean up.

Chemours isn't the only culprit contaminating the Cape Fear River — and PFAS isn't the only chemical environmentalists are concerned about.

Aqueous Film Forming Foam, or AFFF, has been around since the 1960s.

Chemical company Chemours wants to expand existing operations at its Fayetteville Works facility. Chemours is responsible for discharging toxic chemicals known as PFAS into the Cape Fear River.

At issue is whether the state can sue holding companies created by DuPont, which once operated a plant in Fayetteville that's responsible for dumping chemicals into the Cape Fear River.

State Department of Environmental Quality plans remote public hearing for residents as federal guidelines for safe drinking water change due to new research.