Topics Related to Water Resources

Exceptional drought introduced in North Carolina

According to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council, extreme drought conditions have expanded across most of the Piedmont and in western North Carolina, and an area east of Charlotte is now considered to be in exceptional drought.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet May 13-14

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet May 13-14 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone.  

Award presented for outstanding source water protection efforts

Award-winner Jeff Lineberger (second from right) holds a Source Water Protection Award certificate along with, from left, Brett Hartis of Duke Energy, Brad Whitman of NCDEQ and Danny Edwards of NCDEQ. Photo by Dan DiNicola, NC State University.  

The North Carolina Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, announced the winner of a Source Water Protection Award during the Water Resources Research Institute’s annual conference held last month.

Citizen Advisory Committee, Spring Meeting

May 13, 2026, 12pm - 3pm

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) works with the Leadership Council on Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) implementation and meaningful community-led engagement activities. The Committee aims to engage regional communities and organizations in decision-making in order to represent diverse perspectives within the estuary.

APNEP Leadership Council, Spring Meeting

May 5, 2026, 11am - 3:30pm

The Leadership Council for the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) works with the program office and its host agency to support, evaluate, update, advocate and guide the implementation of APNEP's mission.

Extreme drought expands in North Carolina

Drought conditions have expanded in North Carolina. Forty-seven counties are now experiencing extreme drought, and most of the rest of the state is in severe drought, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC).

Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0007510 – Columbia WTP

April 26, 2026, 11:59am - 12:29pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0007510 – Columbia WTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publication date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public

Comment Period Opens: Solar Space Technology – NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0004944 – SDC 26 WWTP, LLC

April 23, 2026, 11:59am - June 1, 2026, 12:59pm
Public Notice
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Intent to Issue NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit No. NC0004944
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by June 1, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
SDC 26 WWTP, LLC, 5320 Old Pineville Rd., Charlotte, NC, has applied for renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004944) for the SDC 26 WWTP, located at 7401 Statesville Blvd., Rowan County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater, and

Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0085359-Twelve Mile Creek WWTP

April 15, 2026, 11:59am - May 15, 2026, 12:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0085359-Twelve Mile Creek WWTP
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publication date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing if there is a significant degree of

Comment Period Opens: Corning Incorporated – NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0086169 (Fiber Optic Facility)

April 9, 2026, 11:59am - May 13, 2026, 12:59pm
Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0086169

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by May 13, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
Corning, Inc., P.O. Box 1700, Concord, N.C., has applied for renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0086169) for its Concord facility, 14556 Highway 601 South, Cabarrus County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater and stormwater to Clear Creek and the