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,...

In 2019, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) began working with granular activated carbon (GAC) filters to reduce traces of Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in Wilmington drinking water. PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in consumer products such as household cleaners since the 1940s.