The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.

NCDEQ Divisions. Air Quality. Coastal Management. Energy, Mineral and Land Resources. Environmental Assistance and Customer Service. Environmental Education and Public Affairs. …

The Division of Water Resources is responsible for the environmental protection and quality of the State’s surface water and groundwater, and to ensure safe drinking water for its residents.

AccessDEQ Permit Portal. Apply and track status online for: Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Brownfields Property Agreements, Yard Waste Notifications & Renewals, Air Curtain …

NCDEQ Anonymous Comment Tool. Send an anonymous suggestion or complaint about an environmental concern.

Division of Waste Management Site Locator Tool. The DWM Site Locator Tool can search for sites managed, regulated and inventoried by the division, such as brownfield locations, …

Fine Particulate Matter Standard. EPA tightened the national ambient air quality standard for fine particulate matter in 2024. DEQ wants to make sure North Carolina residents know and …

deq.nc.gov/opcert NC Operator Certification for Drinking Water and Wastewater and Animal Waste ANIMAL WASTE 919-707-9105 DRINKING WATER 919-707-9040 WASTEWATER …

Air Quality Public Records Search. Search for Permits and Compliance Documents related to the Division of Air Quality.

Fast Track Sewer Extension Permitting. The Fast-Track Permitting program consists of the submittal of an application and an engineer's certification that the project meets all applicable …