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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.
State seeks public feedback on Duke Energy’s Buck Steam Station permits
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public feedback on two draft stormwater permits and a draft wastewater permit for Duke Energy’s Buck Combined Cycle Station. The Rowan County facility discharges to the Yadkin River in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.
Awards honor outstanding water protection efforts
Officials with the N.C. Division of Water Resources have announced the recipients of the state’s annual Source Water Protection awards that recognize individuals and organizations that take exceptional measures to protect sources of public drinking water.
Rainfall wipes out drought conditions across North Carolina
Recent rainfall has helped to rid North Carolina of moderate drought conditions for the first time since last October, wiping out the lingering drought conditions in the western Piedmont.
State hosting Mar. 22 public hearing in Burgaw on proposed water transfer certificate
State officials are hosting a public hearing Mar. 22 on the Pender County Utilities’ request to transfer more water from a neighboring river basin to meet the system’s projected water demands.
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