ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after Helene sent thousands of pounds of PVC pipe funneling into the French Broad River, questions remain about what is being done to prevent it from happening again.
The heaps of pipe are linked to the international manufacturer IPEX, as local environmental groups continue working to remove bundles of pipe from the river.
The ongoing cleanup has raised questions about accountability and enforcement, as nonprofits say they have spent significant time and taxpayer resources removing debris that washed into the river during the storm…