NC DEQ: Air Quality

Air Quality Permitting

The Permitting Section handles the issuance, renewal and modification of air quality permits in North Carolina. Currently, we work with more than 2,000 facilities statewide.

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Volkswagen Settlement

The Division of Air Quality is reviewing public comment on how to invest North Carolina's $92 million share of the national Volkswagen Settlement. Projects will reduce pollution by replacing eligible diesel-powered vehicles.

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What's in the Air Today?

See air quality forecasts for metropolitan areas across North Carolina. The Division of Air Quality and local air programs issue forecasts daily for major air pollutants that can affect the air we breathe.

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DAQ Regional Offices

Have questions about air quality in North Carolina, or need help with a local concern? Here's how to connect your DAQ Regional Office or local air program.

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Air Quality Trends

North Carolinians are breathing cleaner air today than any time in decades. State leaders, agencies, public utilities and private industries have taken significant steps in recent years to address air quality concerns.

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What We Do

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues.

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