Asheboro: Environmental Groups Sue Over 1,4-Dioxane Dumping in Drinking Water Source
Environmental groups are suing the city of Asheboro and StarPet, alleging that a chemical called 1,4-dioxane is being dumped into Haskett Creek, which is integral to drinking water supplies. Testing has revealed unusually high levels of 1,4-dioxane, a likely human carcinogen, from water sent through the city’s treatment plant directly into the creek without adequate filtration.
- Location
- Asheboro, North Carolina
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/08/2025, 02:00
- End
- 18/07/2026, 05:15
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- North Carolina
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Automatically marked inactive
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
Automatically closed
This advisory was automatically marked as resolved after 21 days without new official information. No official all-clear was issued. Please check with your local water utility for the current status.
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
Sources
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