PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. NC0088137
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by August 13, 2025, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
PERMIT APPLICATION
Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, has requested a renewal of NPDES wastewater permit (NC0088137) for its existing groundwater remediation system located in Wake County. The facility discharges treated and untreated contaminated groundwater of petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated compounds to an Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Branch, sourced to Rocky Branch, classified as Class C and NSW waters in the Neuse River Basin. Some parameters are water quality limited.
Outfall locations:
Outfall 001: Latitude 34°46’26.58” N, Longitude 78°38’28.60” W
Internal Outfall 002: Latitude 34°46’26.43” N, Longitude 78°38’28.37” W
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 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:
NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please be sure to include “NC0088137 Raleigh Convention Center” in the email’s subject line.
This public notice will run in the Raleigh News & Observer on July 9, 2025.