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Greensboro residents continue to face concerns over PFAS contamination in their drinking water. These “forever chemicals” are linked to serious health risks and are known to persist in the environment and accumulate in the human body, raising long-term public health concerns.
PFAS in Greensboro
Testing has confirmed the presence of PFAS compounds in Greensboro’s water supply, especially in Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Higgins, the primary sources of drinking water for the area . Recent results show that PFAS levels in some parts of the water system exceed the new, stricter limits established by the Environmental Protection Agency, prompting action from city officials and health experts .
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has identified North Carolina as one of the nation’s PFAS contamination hotspots. Widespread detections of PFAS in public drinking water have been documented across the state, including in Greensboro, raising concerns for residents and surrounding communities .
In response, Greensboro officials have committed to significant water quality upgrades. Construction is underway on advanced Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration systems at both the Mitchell and Townsend water treatment plants, designed to reduce PFAS levels and meet the new federal standards . Reports show PFAS contamination remains widespread in public drinking water systems across North Carolina, underscoring the need for long-term solutions and accountability from polluters .
Signature Injury with PFAS Exposure
The most serious signature injuries associated with PFAS exposure are kidney and testicular cancer . However, other lawsuits have cited additional conditions such as liver cancer, thyroid cancer, and ulcerative colitis .
Contact Us
If you or a loved one resides or works in an area where elevated PFAS contamination has been confirmed, and has suffered from illness or health issues, Contact the Michael Brady Lynch Firm at 888-585-5970 today.
Date: July 25, 2025
Attorney and Editor-In-Chief: Brandon Salter
Editors: Madison Hurley
Citations:
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/water-resources/water-system/pfos-pfoa-updates/pfas-sample-results
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/water-resources/water-system/pfos-pfoa-updates
https://www.wxii12.com/article/greensboro-drinking-water-new-epa-standards-pfas-forever-chemicals/61088657
https://www.ewg.org/research/state-forever-chemicals-spotlight-north-carolinas-drinking-water-contamination
https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-greensboro-city-council-water-quality-improvement-project-pfas/63656733
https://www.wral.com/story/new-report-shows-public-drinking-water-systems-in-nc-contaminated-with-pfas/21467917/
https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas
https://www.drugwatch.com/legal/pfas-water-contamination-lawsuit/