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Havelock creek fails to meet water-quality standards for an 8th week

July 21, 2023

Slocum Creek in Havelock continues to be plagued by water-quality problems. For an eighth week running, water sampled from the site has failed to meet state and federal recreational water-quality standards. All other Lower Neuse sites tested weekly for the Swim Guide […]

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One site fails water-quality standards on Lower Neuse

June 30, 2023

Only one site failed the Swim Guide test this week, so it’s safe to swim on the lower Neuse this Fourth of July weekend. Slocum Creek failed for a fifth week in a row. “We’re glad that the lack of rainfall has

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Havelock creek fails to meet water-quality standards for an 8th week

One site fails water-quality standards on Lower Neuse

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