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Michael Borchers, pictured here at the smaller Michell Plant in downtown Greensboro, directs the city's Water Resources Department. The department goes through a system of checks and balances to ensure water quality. WFDD FILE PHOTO.

Greensboro water quality meets or surpasses EPA standards

David Ford

Greensboro's 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report shows that the city's water is safe to drink.

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EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously…

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Greensboro Will Begin PFAS Pilot Testing At Mitchell Plant

Keri Brown

Greensboro is getting ready to take the next step in a project that will help reduce PFAS contamination in its drinking water supply. Pilot testing will…

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Pittsboro Residents Receive Results Of PFAS Study

Keri Brown

A group of scientists recently released the results of a new study that looks at PFAS exposure in Pittsboro residents. One of the key findings is that…

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As Greensboro Updates Filtration System, EPA Tightens Regulations On Toxic Chemicals

Keri Brown

The City of Greensboro is moving forward with upgrades at one of its major water treatment plants. A new filtration system will help reduce potentially…

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Groups Will Sample Guilford County Private Wells For Water Pollutants

Keri Brown

State and local officials plan to test dozens of drinking water wells around Piedmont Triad International Airport next month. They're trying to find out…

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Greensboro Gets New System To Help Filter City Water

Keri Brown

Greensboro has a new filtration system to help reduce potentially harmful chemicals found in the city's drinking water. Over the past year and a half,…