Topics Related to Water Resources

Treatment of Invasive Plant in Eno River Begins Next Week

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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON CHEMOURS DRAFT NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0090042

June 21, 2022, 6pm - 8pm

PERMIT APPLICATION

Public Hearings Scheduled for Chemours Draft Permit to Address Groundwater Contamination

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 reduce the PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. Chemours is required to remove at least 99% of PFAS from the contaminated groundwater before discharge. Currently, contaminated groundwater flowing into the river is not intercepted or treated.

State Cautions Warmer Weather Increases Chances of Harmful Algal Blooms

As summertime approaches, the N.C.

DEQ accepting comments on Draft Permit for Project to Substantially Reduce PFAS Entering the Cape Fear River

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. 

Awards presented for outstanding source water protection efforts

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.

Public Notice 2022-04-20 (401 Program) Reinstated Federal Requirements for 401 Water Quality Certifications

April 20, 2022, 9am - May 20, 2022, 5pm

April 20, 2022



TO:        DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv



FROM:    Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

             Amy Chapman, 401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting



RE:         Notification of Reinstated Federal Requirements for 401 Water Quality Certifications 

Public Notice 2022-04-20 (401 Program) Reinstated Federal Requirements for 401 Water Quality Certifications

April 20, 2022, 9am - May 20, 2022, 5pm

April 20, 2022



TO:        DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv



FROM:    Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

             Amy Chapman, 401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting



RE:         Notification of Reinstated Federal Requirements for 401 Water Quality Certifications 

Public Comment Period for Proposed Rules 15A NCAC 02E .0403-.0409 and Readoption of 15A NCAC 02E .0401 and .0402.

May 5, 2022, 6pm - 9pm
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.

REMINDER: DEQ will host two public meetings on Digester System General Permits this week

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.