Increased GenX Levels According to state environmental regulators, levels of GenX in the Cape Fear River have spiked yet again, and they're not sure why. In October, there was a spill that Chemours failed to report, which resulted in increased GenX levels in the river. Researchers found concentrations of GenX that were shockingly high: almost … [Read more...]
DuPont and Chemours Sued by CFPUA for Environmental Law Violations
On October 16, 2017, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) filed a Complaint in federal district court against DuPont and its spinoff company, Chemours, alleging that the companies violated several federal environmental laws by dumping C8 and GenX in the Cape Fear River. CFPUA claims DuPont and Chemours violated the following laws: … [Read more...]
Recent GenX Regulatory Action: August 2017
This past June, the public was informed that DuPont's spin off company, Chemours, has been dumping toxic chemical GenX into the Cape Fear river since as early as 1980. This chemical is extremely similar to C8, a chemical that is known to cause kidney, testicular, and pancreatic cancer. Since the news broke, various agencies have launched … [Read more...]