Topics Related to Water Resources

N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in Lake Norman due to an algal bloom that has lingered in the area since early September. The bloom has been observed throughout Lake Norman. Counties currently affected include Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg. Algal blooms tend to move due to wind and wave action.
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024, All day
The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is accepting public comments on proposed standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. The EMC and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold three hearings in November and December to receive public comment.
The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is accepting public comments on proposed standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. The EMC and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold three hearings in November and December to receive public comment.
December 3, 2024, 6pm - 9pm
Public hearings to be held November 21, December 2, and December 3 on proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater Quality Standards to establish groundwater standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): PFOA, PFOS, and GenX.
December 2, 2024, 6pm - 9pm
Public hearings to be held November 21, December 2, and December 3 on proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater Quality Standards to establish groundwater standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): PFOA, PFOS, and GenX.
November 21, 2024, 6pm - 9pm
Public hearings to be held November 21, December 2, and December 3 on proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater Quality Standards to establish groundwater standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): PFOA, PFOS, and GenX.
October 18, 2024, 11:59am - November 18, 2024, 11:59pm
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0086819 Northeast Brunswick Regional WWTP The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish 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
October 16, 2024, 11:59am - November 22, 2024, 12:59pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0005363

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by November 22, 2024, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.

PERMIT APPLICATION
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 526 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C., has applied for a Renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0005363) for Weatherspoon Steam Electric Plant, 491 Power Plant Rd., Lumberton, Robeson County. The facility discharges industrial
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources has established interim maximum allowable concentrations, or IMACs, for eight per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater.   The Division received a request to establish IMACs on July 22, 2024.  After reviewing the request, supporting materials and public comments, the Division Director has determined the IMACs will be protective of public health. Effective today, IMACs have been established for the following substances:
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing on Nov. 19, 2024, at Beaufort County Community College to hear public comment on a proposed renewal of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Vanceboro Quarry (NC0089168), owned by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.