NC DEQ

GenX Investigation

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, in consultation with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, is leading a state investigation into reports of an unregulated chemical known as GenX in the lower Cape Fear River.

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Need a permit?

Find the permit you need by going to our permit directory listed by division and alphabetical by permit name.

Permit Information

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North Carolina's Air Quality Forecast

State air quality officials regularly update the state's air quality forecast. See today's air quality forecast.

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Disaster Recovery

The state is supporting long-term recovery efforts following the devastation from Hurricane Matthew. Click on "Recovery Info" below to learn more.

Recovery Info

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DEQ Continues to Address Coal Ash Cleanup

Learn more about what the state is doing to address coal ash across NC.

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DEQ's Energy Group Working Towards a Clean Energy Future for NC

DEQ's Energy Group is dedicated to ensuring a clean energy future for the citizens of NC, while encouraging the growth and development of the state’s energy economy with the goal of making North Carolina a leader in the creation of energy jobs.

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Need Environmental Assistance?
1-877-623-6748

For general questions about the environment, regulations and other topics, give us a call at 1-877-623-6748.

Report Environmental Emergency
1-800-858-0368

If you have an environmental emergency, don’t hesitate to call right away, toll-free at 1-800-858-0368.

DEQ News

DEQ announces the creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board May 2, 2018 News Story

County and municipality recycling numbers show 5 percent increase from last year Jun 8, 2018 News Story

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What We Do

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

The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system.

DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

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