Classifications & Standards

The Classifications & Standards Branch is responsible for developing and assisting with the interpretation and implementation of the state's surface water and groundwater quality standards and surface water body classifications such as Water Supply (WS), High-Quality Waters (HQW), and others. It provides support for DWR rulemaking and to the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) and the EMC's Water Quality and Groundwater Committees. Staff members also represent the Department on a variety of state and national workgroups.

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Contacts

Main telephone: 919-707-9000 (or use direct numbers below) 

FAX: 919-807-6497 

Mailing address: 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611

Name   TitleTelephoneEmail
Bridget SheltonBranch Chief919-707-9022bridget.shelton@deq.nc.gov
Sapana BastolaEconomist919-707-9114sapana.bastola@deq.nc.gov
position vacantEnvironmental Technician, WQC Coordinator  
Brittany DeArmittReclassifications Coordinator919-707-9011brittany.dearmitt@deq.nc.gov
position vacantReclassifications Coordinator  
Elizabeth KountisWater Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-3685elizabeth.kountis@deq.nc.gov
Christopher VentaloroWater Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-9016christopher.ventaloro@deq.nc.gov
Elizabeth LiebigGroundwater Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-3674elizabeth.liebig@deq.nc.gov
Susie MeadowsWater Quality Standards Specialist919-707-9033susan.meadows@deq.nc.gov

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