Public hearing set to discuss Duke Energy permits

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Next week state officials will host a public hearing in Wilmington. They want to gather opinions on draft solid waste and isolated wetlands permits Duke Energy is seeking for an industrial landfill at its Sutton site.

This is so the company can build an on-site industrial landfill at the facility to hold coal ash removed from on-site ash ponds. Input will be gathered before a decision is made on the permit.

The draft solid waste permit seeks to ensure that coal ash is stored in a double-lined landfill away from surface water. The draft solid waste permit calls for the industrial landfill to be constructed with a system for collecting waste water and requires routine monitoring to ensure the landfill is being properly maintained.

The hearing will be held at CFCC’s Union Station auditorium Tuesday night.