State officials have addressed issues reported near two utility dams RALEIGH – State environmental officials say storm-related incidents at or near the dams for two Duke Energy facilities have been addressed and do not appear to be hazards. Staff from the Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, have been on...
Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites where floodwater pumping is occurring
Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites where floodwater pumping is occurring MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today issued a precautionary advisory warning the public against swimming in the ocean in areas where communities are pumping floodwaters. Precautionary swimming advisory issued for ocean sites where floodwater pumping...
Newly issued stormwater permits allow coal ash removal at Dan River, Rogers Energy Complex
Newly issued stormwater permits allow coal ash removal at Dan River, Rogers Energy Complex RALEIGH – State environmental officials have issued industrial stormwater permits for two of Duke Energy's coal ash facilities as another step forward in permanently closing coal ash ponds statewide. Newly issued stormwater permits allow coal ash...