Environment
Looking Ahead at Raleigh’s Water Future
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In 50 years, the City of Raleigh expects to provide water to 1.3 million people. Falls Lake isn’t going to cut it, and the city is studying the options.
Environment
Prison Fuel Leak Thought Fixed, but Inspectors Wait to See
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The state Department of Public Safety believes they have found and stopped the source of fuel leaking from Central Prison into Rocky Branch Creek, but inspectors will continue to monitor the site and DENR could still issue fines.
Environment
New Reservoir May Be “Inevitable” for Raleigh
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Raleigh’s demand for water is projected to exceed its current supply in less than 20 years. City officials are looking at options, but they are all expensive, difficult to access, and require compromise.
Environment
Moore Square and the “Politics of Trees”
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Leading tree expert visits Moore Square to study soil and park trees.
Environment
Central Prison Leaking Fuel into Rocky Branch Creek
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Officials believe an underground spill first discovered in 1999 is leaking diesel fuel into a creek running by Central Prison.
Environment
Raleigh Sues the State to Protect Water Supply
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The state division of water quality extended a permit that the city says will allow some homeowners in the Falls Lake watershed to continue polluting.
Environment
UNC Analysis Finds Arsenic, Metals in North Carolina Wells
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A statewide analysis of data from private wells has found high levels of 30 contaminants in private well water. Some say it’s a sign that the state should oversee well testing.
Environment
Raleigh Asks to Spread Treated Waste on Previously Contaminated Land
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After a 10-year hiatus, city officials are petitioning the state for a permit to spread treated sewage sludge on city fields near the Neuse River Wastewater Plant.
Environment
Council Reevaluates Costs of Reclaimed Water Program
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The city will go forward with installing a reclaimed water line to Centennial Campus, but will make changes to the program.
Environment
New Set of Rules Could Govern Raleigh Stormwater
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A city advisory group reviews the city’s stormwater policies and seeks to encourage more developers to take on low-impact practices.
