Classifications & Standards

The Classifications & Standards 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 (EMC) and the EMC's Water Quality and Groundwater Committees. 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

NameTitleTelephoneEmail
Karen HigginsActing Branch Chief919-707-3630karen.higgins@deq.nc.gov
Sapana BastolaEconomist919-707-9114sapana.bastola@deq.nc.gov
Peter JohnstonEnvironmental Technician, WQC Coordinator919-707-9011peter.johnston@deq.nc.gov
position vacantClassifications  
Elizabeth Ward LiebigReclassifications Coordinator919-707-3674elizabeth.liebig@deq.nc.gov
Elizabeth KountisWater Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-3685elizabeth.kountis@deq.nc.gov
Bridget Flaherty SheltonGroundwater Water Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-9022bridget.shelton@deq.nc.gov
Christopher VentaloroWater Quality Standards Coordinator919-707-9016christopher.ventaloro@deq.nc.gov
Susie MeadowsWater Quality Standards Specialist919-707-9033susan.meadows@deq.nc.gov
Mailing address: 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
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