Topics Related to Water Resources

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in cooperation with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, City of Durham, Durham County, Town of Hillsborough and Orange County will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla beginning next week through August 31, 2022.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 21 and 23 to accept comments on the draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility that would substantially re

As summertime approaches, the N.C.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting public comments on a draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours facility that would substantially reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. 

The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced the winners of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water.

April 20, 2022

TO:        DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:    Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
             Amy Chapman, 401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting

April 20, 2022

TO:        DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv

FROM:    Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
             Amy Chapman, 401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting

The Division of Water Quality will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2022, to receive comment on adoption of the 15A NCAC 02E rules (Section .0400 Regulation of Surface Water Transfers Rules). Please see attachments for the public notice, draft rules and regulatory impact analysis.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources is holding two public meetings this week on draft Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits, an in-person public meeting on Tuesday in Statesville and an online meeting (via Webex) on Thursday. Members of the public are invited to attend and submit comments on the draft permits. Spanish interpretation will be provided during the Webex on a call-in line provided below.