Public Comment Period Opens: Duke Energy Progress, LLC NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0004987 for Marshall Steam Station (Major Modification)

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PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0004987

Public comment or objection to the draft major modification is invited. All comments received by September 22, 2025, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.

PERMIT APPLICATION
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 526 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C., has applied for a Major Modification of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004987) for Marshall Steam Station, 8320 E. NC Highway 150, Terrell, Catawba County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, groundwater, and stormwater to the Catawba River in the Catawba River basin. Some parameters are water quality-limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Catawba River basin.

OUTFALL LOCATIONS:
•    Outfall 001: Latitude 35°35’43”; Longitude 80°57’52”
•    Outfall 002: Latitude 35°36’21”; Longitude 80°57’35”
•    Outfall 002A: Latitude 35°35’51”; Longitude 80°57’36”
•    Outfall 002B: Latitude 35°35’51”; Longitude 80°57’34”
•    Outfall 003: Latitude 35°35’52”; Longitude 80°57’47”
•    Outfall 005: Latitude 35°35’58”; Longitude 80°57’50”
•    Outfall 007: Latitude 35°36’22”; Longitude 80°57’32”
 
DRAFT PERMIT AVAILABILITY:
The draft wastewater permit and related documents are available online at: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings. Printed copies may be reviewed at the Mooresville Regional Office. To make an appointment, please call 704-663-1699.
 

HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS:
Public comments on the draft modification should be mailed to:
Wastewater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617

Comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please include “Marshall” in the email subject line.

Public Notice will run in the Mooresville Tribune on 8/19/25.