Public Notice
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0072575
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by March 23, 2026, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
Permit Application:
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, 484 Zimmerman Rd., Sanford, N.C., has applied for a renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0072575) for its Sanford Plant, 484 Zimmerman Rd., Sanford, Lee County. The facility discharges treated industrial wastewater to Deep River in the Cape Fear River basin. Some parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Cape Fear River basin.
The location of Outfall 001 is:Latitude: 35°33′50″ N Longitude: 79°13′11″ W
Draft Permit Availability:
The draft wastewater permit and related documents are available online at: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings. Printed copies of the draft permit and related documents may be reviewed at the department’s Raleigh Regional Office. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call 919-791-4200.
How to Submit Comments:
Public comment on the draft modification should be mailed to:
Wastewater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please be sure to include “Pilgrim’s Pride” in the email’s subject line.
Public Notice will run in The Sanford Herald on 2/14/26.