We have prepared this GenX contamination timeline in order to show how and when DuPont discharged GenX into the Cape Fear River which provided drinking water for people in North Carolina. As a result, those people are at increased risk of developing cancers associated with GenX exposures.
1980
GenX was discharged into the Cape Fear river as a byproduct of one of DuPont's manufacturing processes
2009
DuPont begins producing GenX as a replacement for C8
2012
Scientists find GenX in the Cape Fear River
2013
Tests by researchers show GenX is still in the river
The average level of GenX was found to be 9 times over the EPA’s lifetime health advisory for C8.
2015
DuPont creates its spin-off company, Chemours
2016
GenX is still found in the river
Described by N.C. State University water chemist Detlef Knappe and others in their publication
2017
GenX is still found in the river and the public is alerted
More Information re: GenX Contamination Timeline
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