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The Eastern North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society has received a small grant to address water quality issues in Eastern North Carolina. Besides air, water is the most important element necessary to sustain life. This requires that we not pollute our water supplies by unwisely disposing of materials that would find their way into water. Furthermore, water, being a universal solvent, tends to extract various components from any material that remains in contact with it for a period of time. Therefore, the population at large needs to be educated to increase awareness, and all of us should be involved in minimizing pollution of our water supplies. Eastern North Carolina (ENC) has extensive coastline that can be affected by a number of pollution sources. Also, the state has an abundance of golf courses, hog farms, and other potential sources of water pollution. By assuring that we not pollute our streams, aquifers, wells, ponds, lakes, and the ocean, we can achieve our goals of maintaining and/or improving water quality. To encourage involvement of the general population, the local section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) would work with various non-profit local groups. If you group would like to offer your help in tackling water quality issues, please contact Dr. Sut Ahuja, Councilor, ENC