CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — Numerous leaders and officials from the Lower Cape Fear have come together to oppose a request by the Town of Fuquay-Varina to remove millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River.
According to CFPUA, Fuquay-Varina is seeking an Interbasin Transfer Certificate to pull 6.17 million gallons a day from the river and treat to use for the town, discharge 6.17 million gallons a day of treated wastewater into the Neuse River Basin.
More than 20 municipalities, utilities, and business and environmental organizations have passed resolutions and provided comment to the state voicing opposition…