Press Releases
State Officials Warn of Potential Algal Bloom in Chowan County
The N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) is urging the public to avoid contact with green or blue water, specifically in the Albemarle Sound and adjoining waterbodies, after receiving reports of discolored water observed in Edenton, Rocky Hock and Elizabeth City. Division staff are monitoring the blooms and have sent samples to the Water Sciences Section for analysis.
State seeks public feedback on draft Special Order by Consent for T.Z. Osborne Plant in Greensboro
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking public comment on the draft Special Order by Consent (SOC) for the T.Z. Osborne Wastewater Treatment Plant in Greensboro. The public comment period is open until July 24, 2020.
DEQ issues Notice of Violation on Federal Building Sewage Discharge
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources has issued a notice of violation to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the unauthorized discharge of wastewater from the Terry Sanford Federal Building in Raleigh.
Approval of Riparian Buffer Impacts for Bridge at Crabtree Creek
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources has approved a buffer authorization request by Wake Stone Corporation (Wake Stone) for the proposed construction of a bridge over Crabtree Creek.
REMINDER: State requests public comment on Hexavalent Chromium Report, June meeting canceled
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board (SSAB) is requesting public comment on a draft report on hexavalent chromium. Comments will be accepted through Monday June 1, 2020.
Lake Norman Hydrilla Project – 2020 Grass Carp stocking
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, in cooperation with the Lake Norman Marine Commission, Duke Energy, and Charlotte Water, will be stocking 750 sterile grass carp at Lake Norman to control hydrilla, a particularly aggressive aquatic plant.
N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet May 6-7
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will meet remotely May 6 and 7 by teleconference.
DEQ approves water quality certification for Cashiers Lake project
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) recently approved an individual 401 Water Quality Certification for Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC, for dredging and development activities that will impact roughly 10 acres on Cashiers Lake in Jackson County.
Water Quality Committee to hold meeting via WebEx March 31
The Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) has called a special meeting of the Water Quality Committee to be held Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held via WebEx based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
State officials award more than $22 Million to coastal towns for disaster recovery
The state Division of Water Resources has awarded $22 Million to 13 coastal towns and counties to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Florence.
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