Topics Related to Water Resources

Public Notice 2022-06-22 (401 Program): Troutman Logistics

June 22, 2022, 9am - July 22, 2022, 5pm
June 22, 2022

TO:         DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv 
FROM:     Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
RE:          Individual Water Quality 401 Certification for Troutman Logistics Center, Iredell County DWR Project #20211406 Ver 2

Public Notice 2022-06-22 (401 Program): Troutman Logistics

June 22, 2022, 9am - July 22, 2022, 5pm
June 22, 2022

TO:         DEQ-DWR-Wetlands-Public Listserv 
FROM:     Paul Wojoski, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
RE:          Individual Water Quality 401 Certification for Troutman Logistics Center, Iredell County DWR Project #20211406 Ver 2

REMINDER: Public Hearings Scheduled for Chemours Draft Permit to Address Groundwater Contamination

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 21 and 23 to accept comments on a proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (

Comment period for reissuance of Animal Operations NPDES permits

June 15, 2022, 8am - July 15, 2022, 5pm
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources has opened the public comment period for the reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permits for animal operations through July 15, 2022.

Treatment of Invasive Plant in Eno River Begins Next Week

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in cooperation with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, City of Durham, Durham County, Town of Hillsborough and Orange County will be treating the Eno River for hydrilla beginning next week through August 31, 2022.

PUBLIC HEARING ON CHEMOURS DRAFT NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0090042

June 21, 2022, 6pm - 8pm
PERMIT APPLICATION

Public Hearings Scheduled for Chemours Draft Permit to Address Groundwater Contamination

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold public hearings on June 21 and 23 to accept comments on the draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works facility that would substantially reduce the PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. Chemours is required to remove at least 99% of PFAS from the contaminated groundwater before discharge. Currently, contaminated groundwater flowing into the river is not intercepted or treated.

State Cautions Warmer Weather Increases Chances of Harmful Algal Blooms

As summertime approaches, the N.C.

DEQ accepting comments on Draft Permit for Project to Substantially Reduce PFAS Entering the Cape Fear River

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting public comments on a draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the Chemours facility that would substantially reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River via contaminated groundwater. 

Awards presented for outstanding source water protection efforts

The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced the winners of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water.