Big news for North Carolina: Duke University researchers have finally uncovered the mystery behind the “forever chemicals” showing up in our water—especially in the Haw River, Pittsboro, Burlington, and even Chapel Hill areas.
A local textile plant in Burlington was releasing invisible PFAS precursor nanop articles. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of synthetic, human-made chemicals used since the 1950s for their oil, stain, water, and heat-resistant properties. Known as "forever chemicals," they do not break down easily in the environment or the human body, leading...
Read morePosted on 03/02/2026 at 07:29 AM
