Air Quality
Ozone Season
March 1 - October 31 marks the duration of ozone season. The daily air quality forecasts from DAQ will, for the first time, include forecasts for ozone for nearly all counties in the state.
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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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Volkswagen Settlement
See how North Carolina plans to invest the state's $92 million share of the national Volkswagen Settlement on projects to reduce pollution. The Requests For Proposals for Diesel Bus/Vehicle and DC Fast Charge projects are now available.
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ArcGIS Web Tool
The ArcGIS Web Tool provides free online access to currently available information about the sites that the Division of Air Quality regulates.
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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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Air Quality Trends in North Carolina
North Carolinians are breathing the cleanest air in decades. The latest Air Quality Trends report shows improvement across the state.
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Inspection/Maintenance Program
Emissions inspections are required in 22 North Carolina counties.
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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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North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory
The statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2017 and projections through 2030.
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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.
Update For Permit Applicants:
During the COVID-19 restrictions and for the foreseeable future, DAQ has created an email account that is available for facilities to electronically submit permit applications and reports (permit or rule required quarterly, semiannual or annual reports, source test reports, or other reports that you are required to send to the DAQ).
Open Burning
The open burning rule is one of North Carolina's oldest air quality regulations. Find out the dos and don'ts before you burn.
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