PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0000396
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by August 16, 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 renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0000396) for Asheville Combined Cycle Plant, 46 Duke Energy Lane, Arden, Buncombe County. The facility discharges treated industrial wastewater to Lek Julian and French Broad River, French Broad River Basin. Some parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the French Broad River basin. The location of Outfall 001 is: Latitude: 35°28’03"; Longitude: 82°32’56". The location of Outfall 002 is: Latitude: 35°28’10"; Longitude: 82°32’20".
The draft wastewater permit and related documents may be reviewed at the department’s Asheville Regional Office. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call 828-296-4500.
Public comment on the draft permit modification should be mailed to: Wastewater Permitting, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1617. Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please be sure to include "Asheville Plant" in the email’s subject line.
Public Notice will run in the Asheville Citizen-Times on 7/12/24.
Comment Period Opens: 7/12/24
Comment Period Ends: 8/16/24