Classification & Standards

The Classifications, Standards & Rules Review Branch is responsible for developing and assisting with the interpretation and implementation of the state's surface water and groundwater quality standards and surface water body classifications such as Water Supply (WS), High-Quality Waters (HQW), and others. It provides support for DWR rulemaking and to the Environmental Management Commission, Water Quality Committee, and the Groundwater Committee. Staff members also represent the Department on a variety of state and national workgroups.

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Contacts

Main telephone: 919-707-9000 (or use direct numbers below)

FAX: 919-807-6497

Name Title Telephone Email
Jeff Manning Branch Chief 919-707-3676 jeff.manning@ncdenr.gov

Tonya Godwin

 Office Assistant IV 919-707-3674 tonya.godwin@ncdenr.gov
Julie Ventaloro Economist 919-707-9117 julie.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov
Peter Johnston

Environmental Technician, Classifications, Standards, Rules Review

 919-707-9011 peter.johnston@ncdenr.gov
Adriene Weaver Classifications, WQC Coordinator, Rules Review 919-707-3692 adriene.weaver@ncdenr.gov
Elizabeth Kountis Reclassifications Coordinator, Rules Review 919-707-3685 elizabeth.kountis@ncdenr.gov
Connie Brower State Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review 919-707-3686 connie.brower@ncdenr.gov
Bridget Flaherty Shelton Groundwater Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review 919-707-9022 bridget.shelton@ncdenr.gov
Christopher Ventaloro Water Quality Standards Coordinator, Rules Review 919-707-9016 christopher.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov
Susie Meadows Water Quality Standards Specialist 919-707-9033 susan.meadows@ncdenr.gov
Mailing address: 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
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