waterways
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Northeast Georgia News
Long-Lasting Chemicals Found in Georgia Waterways
University of Georgia researcher Gary Hawkins is working to remove long-lasting chemicals from Georgia’s waterways. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” have posed a threat to Georgians and others across the globe for years. Hawkins is a water resource management specialist for UGA Cooperative Extension in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Outdated Sewage Infrastructure May Endanger Local Waterways
Advocates say sewer lines proposed by city officials are not the answer Athens’ aging sewage infrastructure, up to 100 years old in some parts of the city, is threatening local streams, rivers and drinking water. “The bulk of it is still very antiquated and, really, they’re not putting any effort…