Water Resources
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North Carolina Wetlands
These amazing ecosystems improve water quality, serve as estuaries for dozens of unique species, help mitigate flooding and much more.
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DWR App for Reporting Fish Kills and Algal Blooms
The Division of Water Resources often relies on citizens to report sightings of fish kills and algal blooms. Reporting these events in NC waters is now much simpler with the development of an online application that works on any device.
Report a Fish Kill or Algal BloomWhat We Do
The Division of Water Resources, with central offices in Raleigh and seven regional offices located across the state, ensures safe drinking water in accordance with federal requirements, issues pollution control permits, monitors permit compliance, evaluates environmental water quantity and quality, and carries out enforcement actions for violations of environmental regulations. The division's administrative staff and five sections (Public Water Supply, Water Planning, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality Regional Operations and Water Sciences) administer the laws, policies and rules established by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, the state's Environmental Management Commission and the N.C. General Assembly, the state legislative body.
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