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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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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
DEQ Continues Progress on Coal Ash Cleanup
The new coal ash law provides well owners with water connections and protects the environment and public health. Learn more about what the state is doing to address coal ash in facilities 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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Find DEQ's views on environmental issues, updates on important topics, and other items of interest as they happen.
What We Do
The NC 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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Contact
Physical Address
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Mailing Addresses
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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