Topics Related to Water Resources

Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0055786 Lexington Regional WWTP

May 24, 2025, 11:59am - June 24, 2025, 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 NC0055786 Lexington 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 of public

NCDEQ to treat invasive plant in Eno River starting May 29

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources, in cooperation with Eno River State Park, the N.C. 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, an invasive aquatic plant, May 29 through Aug. 31.

Public Comment Opens for SDC 26 WWTP, LLC NPDES Permit (NC0004944)

May 20, 2025, 11:59am - June 27, 2025, 12:59pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0004944

Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by June 27, 2025, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.

PERMIT APPLICATION
SDC 26 WWTP, LLC, 5320 Old Pineville Rd., Charlotte, N.C., has applied for a Renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004944) for SDC 26 WWTP, 7401 Statesville Blvd., Rowan County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater

Explore North Carolina’s wetlands using free online tools

North Carolina has wetlands across the state – along the coast, in the mountains and in the Piedmont. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources has an interactive map showcasing 240 different publicly accessible wetlands across the state. Along with the online map, DWR has launched a printable Wetlands Passport to help the public locate those wetlands and learn more about them.

NCDEQ to hold public hearings on water quality impacts related to Enbridge’s proposed natural gas pipeline

June 12, 2025, 5:30pm - 9pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 12 and June 24 to accept public feedback on Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s application for a water quality certification related to the proposed construction of a high-pressure steel natural gas transmission pipeline in Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties.

NCDEQ to hold public hearings on water quality impacts related to Enbridge’s proposed natural gas pipeline

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 12 and June 24 to accept public feedback on Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s application for a water quality certification related to the proposed construction of a high-pressure steel natural gas transmission pipeline in Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties.

Asheboro WWTP reports elevated 1,4-dioxane levels to NCDEQ Division of Water Resources

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has been informed of elevated 1,4-dioxane levels discharged from the City of Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Hasketts Creek, which drains to the Deep River within the Cape Fear River Basin.

Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0088439 Nineteen Eleven Subdivision WWTP

May 14, 2025, 11:59am - June 16, 2025, 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 NC0088439 Nineteen Eleven Subdivision 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 of

Public Comment Opens: Proposed Consent Order for Perdue Agribusiness – Cofield Facility

May 14, 2025, 11:59am - June 16, 2025, 11:59pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Notification of Intent to Issue a Consent Order

Public notice is hereby given of intent to issue a State Consent Order to the following:

Perdue Agribusiness LLC (242 Perdue Road, Cofield, NC 27922) has requested a Special Order by Consent No. S24-003 for its Cofield Facility, a 347,000 GPD wastewater treatment facility operating under discharge permit NC0089516. The request stems from the facility’s inability to consistently meet permit conditions and final

Severe drought continues in parts of eastern North Carolina, moderate drought expands

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council classified eight counties in eastern North Carolina as experiencing severe drought, or D2 conditions, in the latest advisory issued Thursday. Another 50 counties in the Piedmont and western North Carolina were classified as experiencing moderate drought, or D1 conditions, while 32 counties were classified as abnormally dry.