World Water Day to focus on chemical pollution in Cape Fear

Forever chemicals: The silent killers lurking below the surface

A surface level view of a still body of water (Georgia Watkins/The Seahawk). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, more commonly known as PFAS, pose a danger to the health of our community. They have been shown to cause liver damage, thyroid disease, obesity, fertility problems, cancer and immunosuppression, which reduces the efficacy of vaccines and the immune system’s ability to fight infections. PFAS are a group of chemicals used to make and c…

World Water Day to focus on chemical pollution in Cape Fear

Aerial view of part of the Cape Fear River. Photo: Cape Fear River Watch Clean Cape Fear is hosting a World Water Day event to address continuing threats of PFAS and 1,4-dioxane pollution from upstream dischargers into the Cape Fear River. The program is in partnership with the women’s ministry team at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church and is being held at the church in Wilmington from 2-4 p.m. March 22. There is no cost to attend. Space …