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State environmental officials seek public input on draft swine waste management permit
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will host a public meeting on Oct. 4 in Greenville to obtain input on the state’s draft swine waste management system general permit (AWG100000), which nearly all North Carolina hog farms are required to comply with. Information shared at the event will include a summary of a technical workgroup session held earlier that day. Community feedback obtained through the meeting will assist environmental regulators in preparing a final draft permit which will be published for public review early next year.
State reminds public to avoid algal blooms in Chowan River area
Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources continue to urge the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in the Chowan River due to an ongoing algal bloom that has lingered in the area since June 20.
State seeks public feedback on proposed Enka Lake reclassification in Buncombe County
The N.C. Division of Water Resources is seeking public feedback on a proposed reclassification of Enka Lake, a portion of Bill Moore Creek in Buncombe County (French Broad River Basin). The Biltmore Lake Association has requested that Enka Lake be reclassified from Class C to Class B.
State seeks feedback on draft permit and consent order for Asheville Steam Electric Plant
The N.C. Division of Water Resources is seeking public feedback on a draft wastewater permit and draft special order by consent for Duke Energy’s Asheville Steam Electric Plant. The draft wastewater permit is a modification to the plant’s existing permit, while the special order by consent has been requested by Duke Energy to address issues related to seeps from coal ash basins at the Buncombe County facility.
Public urged to avoid algal blooms in Chowan River area
Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources are urging the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in the Chowan River due to an algal bloom that has lingered in the area since June 20. The bloom is located about 12 miles upstream of Edenton, however, algae can easily move to other areas.
State seeks public feedback on Duke Energy’s Cape Fear Plant permit
Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources are seeking public feedback on a draft wastewater permit for the Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant in Moncure, N.C. The facility discharges treated industrial wastewater and stormwater to the Cape Fear River in Chatham County.
Public invited to comment on Duke Energy’s Weatherspoon facility permit
The N.C. Division of Water Resources is seeking public feedback on a draft modified wastewater permit for the Weatherspoon Steam Electric Plant in Lumberton. The facility discharges treated industrial wastewater to the Lumber River in Robeson County.
North Carolina honors 69 drinking water treatment plants
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 69 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards.
MEDIA ADVISORY: State to host public hearing on Buck Steam Station water permits
The state Department of Environmental Quality will host a June 13 public hearing to obtain community feedback on two draft stormwater permits and a draft wastewater permit for Duke Energy’s Buck Combined Cycle Station.
State extends public comment period for Duke Energy draft consent orders
The state Department of Environmental Quality has extended the public comment periods for two draft consent orders that will establish agreements for Duke Energy to drain coal ash ponds more quickly at the company’s Buck, Belews Creek, Mayo and Roxboro facilities. The consent orders will allow the utility to close out the impoundments earlier than the deadline that is required by the state Coal Ash Management Act.
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