From PFAS to data centers, the challenges facing North Carolina's water systems
From Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins by WFAE
June 3, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing North Carolina's water systems regarding toxic chemicals and regulatory changes.
Proposed plans to reduce toxic chemicals in North Carolina’s waterways face pushback from the public because some argue they don’t do enough to stop pollution or hold polluters accountable. Meanwhile, the EPA is in the process of weakening federal chemical regulations.
People in this episode
Host: Mike Collins
Topics covered
- water systems
- toxic chemicals
- pollution
- environmental regulations
- public health
Keywords
- PFAS
- water pollution
- EPA regulations
- North Carolina
- public pushback
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EPA
Places: North Carolina, North Carolina’s waterways
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