At the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, protecting the Cape Fear River is not just a PWC responsibility; it’s a shared commitment with the community. For decades, this river has sustained the region, providing clean drinking water to over 250,000 people, including Fort Bragg and surrounding areas. It’s a vital resource that supports families, businesses and future growth.
Right now, that resource is at risk.
Fuquay-Varina’s interbasin transfer could lower the Cape Fear
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is requesting an Interbasin Transferpermit that would allow it to withdraw 6.17 million gallons of water per day from the Cape Fear River and discharge it into the Neuse River Basin. This means the water would not be returned to the Cape Fear River and this threatens long-term water availability for our region…