Water Supply Watershed Program
Updated Draft Water Supply Watershed (WSW) Model Ordinance
On March 9, 2023, the Updated Water Supply Watershed Protection Model Ordinance was approved by the EMC's Environmental Management Commission (EMC). To assist in making ordinance revisions, one can use the 1995 model ordinance.
Water Supply Watershed Program Survey
Water Supply Watershed Program Survey
Water Supply Watershed Rules, effective March 1, 2019
15A NCAC 02B .0620 Water Supply Watershed Program: Purpose
15A NCAC 02B .0621 Water Supply Watershed Program: Definitions
15A NCAC 02B .0622 Water Supply Watershed Program: Exclusions and Special Cases
15A NCAC 02B .0623: Water Supply Watershed Program: Program Administration
15A NCAC 02B .0624: Water Supply Watershed Program: Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Pollution Control
NCGS 143-214.5 Water Supply Watershed Protection Act (contains density averaging provision)
Where the WSW Program Applies
The following resources will assist in understanding where the WSW Program applies:
- List of Local Government Watershed Programs
- Water Supply Watershed Interactive Map
- Surface Water Classifications Descriptions (includes WS-I, WS-II, WS-III, WS-IV, WS-V)
Resources for WSW Communities
The following resources are intended to assist WSW communities with their programs:
- Water Supply Watershed Protection Overview Powerpoint
- Density Averaging Memo and Powerpoint
- Factsheet: What's Allowed and Not Allowed in a Water Supply Watershed
- Model Ordinance
- WSW Forms
- Stormwater Training Opportunities
- Streamlines: Archived editions of this electronic informational newsletter for Watershed Administrators
For assistance with the WSW Program, contact Paul Clark at (919) 707-3642.