Press Releases

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Oct. 14 via teleconference

DEQ files response to Motion to Intervene

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has filed a response opposing Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s Motion to Intervene in the State’s enforcement case against Chemours. DEQ supports CFPUA and all the downstream drinking water utilities’ efforts to be made whole for any damages they have incurred as a result of actions by Chemours and DuPont at the Fayetteville Works Facility. However, DEQ strongly objects to CFPUA’s efforts to pursue those interests at the expense of all those who depend on the Cape Fear River by having the entire Consent Order between DEQ, Cape Fear River Watch, and Chemours declared unlawful.

Water quality swimming alert lifted for ocean-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at an ocean-side site in Carteret County.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet Oct. 16 by webinar

The Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet by webinar on Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. 

DEQ seeks court approval of additional PFAS reductions by Chemours

After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has filed the proposed Addendum to the Consent Order for entry by the Bladen County Superior Court.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee to meet Oct. 16

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee will meet Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m. by webinar.

Water quality swimming alert issued for ocean-side site in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today are alerting the public that initial testing at an ocean-side site in Carteret County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards.

Reminder: Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Oct. 7 via teleconference

The Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10:00 a.m., remotely, via teleconference.

Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through Elizabeth City office closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through the Elizabeth City Office will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of 2020.

Water quality swimming notifications lifted for two sound-side sites in Pamlico County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory and one swimming alert for two sound-side swimming areas in Pamlico County.