Water Utilities Struggle with Costs, PFAS Contamination
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Water utilities across the nation are grappling with escalating costs to ensure safe drinking water, as they face challenges from aging infrastructure, treatment upgrades, and contaminants like PFAS. In North Carolina, towns like Canton are struggling with rate hikes after receiving state and federal aid for new wastewater plants. Meanwhile, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is investing millions to remove PFAS from river water, a problem linked to a nearby plants chemical dumping. New EPA rules demand PFAS testing and limit setting, but small rural systems face challenges due to limited resources. Experts warn that the financial burden on small towns will continue to grow unless collective efforts are made to protect water quality and affordability.
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