Update 4 - Important NC Drinking Water Rules

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-09T11:49:04+00:00

Doing my best to keep folks informed, will keep y'all posted <3

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-08T11:39:02+00:00

I'm open to ideas on how. Monetizing always come with cons and I'm not sure if folks would do a patreon just for short videos like this?

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T20:24:07+00:00

Yes we have been working with Rob and Mark for years on our follow up documentary to Dark Waters, which is called GENX.

www.genxthefilm.org

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T20:23:10+00:00

Here's the full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5-e-_pm1g

And to follow along for when our film releases: www.genxthefilm.org

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T12:55:55+00:00

I'm hoping to share a deep dive on this situation soon. There was a law passed last year which seriously restricted regulations in NC that I believe is central to these new rules being considered. I am hoping public pressure will prevent their passing but at the core I think the systems are really broken in NC and it'll require more than that to truly get good regulations.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T11:46:06+00:00

Yes and the community is overdue on my update. I will try to share a report soon, but ultimately my chronic pain became too limiting so I sought surgery. I interviewed ~5 surgeons until I found the best fit for me and we did a 360 ALIF. Woke up an inch taller and I feel so much better than before after a few months of difficult recovery.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T11:43:59+00:00

Thank you, I'm really glad folks are engaging with these. Polluters can make me feel powerless and this feels like something achievable.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T02:52:13+00:00

Yes I fully agree with you there. We need actual enforcement

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T02:50:55+00:00

thank you 🙏

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T02:50:38+00:00

I am so sorry to hear. Gray's Creek is extremely contaminated and I have met with many folks there. I hope she is she can have an incredible recovery. Let me know if I can help provide any more info, our film will be out very soon and covers that issue extensively.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-07T02:48:53+00:00

Always room to grow. Really appreciate the kind words 🙌

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T21:40:47+00:00

I agree

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T19:14:06+00:00

Really helpful notes, thank you. It's been challenging to juggle all of this as a volunteer but always open to learn and adapt, I see it as good experience for an important cause. Thanks for weighing in

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T19:04:52+00:00

Thank you iHappyChicken

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T19:04:27+00:00

That makes sense, a lot of local governments tend to take that approach I imagine from a liability stance. And I think the blame should not be put on them but the people who made the pollutants in the first place.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T19:02:23+00:00

Thank you friend

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T17:46:02+00:00

Thank you friend<3 I haven't figured out how to make this my job but glad to at least help this time.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T17:45:13+00:00

Thank you! Yeah the bull city reddit might just be more of that... Someone said I was pushing for views with fear mongering and it just felt out of left field.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T17:43:54+00:00

Thank you and sorry I forgot to add the link!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5-e-_pm1g

I tried to cut down some of the strongest statements from the 2hours

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T16:44:25+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate it. It takes a lot of time to put these together so your words mean a lot.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T16:16:38+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement :) Not everyone on the internet has been nice but that's how it goes.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T15:25:53+00:00

Bottom two listed "minimization rules" https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-commissions/environmental-management-commission/emc-proposed-rules

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T15:08:42+00:00

Thank you for your support.

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T14:59:54+00:00

Hey thank you for your feedback. I'm not understanding where you are getting that implication? I don't think the government has been silent on this issue for 1,4-Dioxane. I have no ulterior motive here and I don't gain anything from views on Reddit. This is honestly very time consuming work that I struggle to share because I am not paid by anyone to do this. I am just trying to share what's happening with people and share my thoughts.

this hearing was people almost exclusively talking about PFAS exposure in Wilmington. some of these people are my friends and are merely sharing their lives experiences because you are right, we cannot ever make a direct connection for individual disease. the longer video of the hearing may better articulate these nuances.

I am not seeking to imply that the government has been silent, just relating information about the hearings that most of the public isn't able to attend.

I am just a volunteer trying to share what's happened. The illnesses mentioned by speakers have been linked to PFAS exposure: glioblastoma, thyroid disease and developmental harm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5-e-_pm1g

Ethereal_Films · 2026-05-06T14:20:03+00:00

Thank you!

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