AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Infrastructure: Gov. Josh Stein and NCDEQ leaders visited Burnsville to announce DEQ has awarded more than $1 billion for Hurricane Helene water infrastructure and resilience, with 98% of damaged systems restored but $758M still needed for repairs and storm-proofing. Old Landfills, New Risk: A state auditor report says Alamance County has 11 decommissioned former landfills never assessed for contamination, part of a larger statewide backlog of hundreds of uninvestigated pre-regulatory dumps. Drinking Water Update: Anson County lifted its boil water advisory after testing confirmed the water system is safe again following repairs, flushing, and multiple rounds of water quality checks. Farmland Protection: NCDA&CS and USDA-NRCS closed their 100th jointly funded farmland conservation easement, preserving 16,554 acres statewide since 2009. Public Health & Produce: DHHS says rising cyclosporiasis cases in NC aren’t tied to the Taco Bell lettuce outbreak; officials point to possible links with lettuce, cilantro, and parsley while shoppers are urged to wash produce carefully. Severe Weather: Forecasts warn of heavy rain and severe storm chances in North Carolina and Virginia, with damaging wind risk highlighted for the weekend into Monday.
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