The Brunswick County Commissioners have voiced opposition to the Town of Fuquay-Varina’s proposed interbasin transfer that would divert millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River. The county urges residents to share their concerns with the NC Department of Environmental Quality before April 1, 2026.
The county cites risks such as increased drought vulnerability, reduced economic opportunities, lack of return flow plans, and the absence of public hearings in the Lower Cape Fear Region. The Cape Fear River remains the county’s only freshwater source supporting its growing population and recent water treatment plant investments…