Key Issues

Storm Season

Get information and resources on preparedness and recovery, from what you need before a storm to what to do after the storm strikes.

80 million tons of Coal Ash to be excavated

Jan 2, 2020

DEQ has secured the largest coal ash excavation in the nation’s history. Nearly 80 million tons of coal ash will be excavated at six facilities in North Carolina.

GenX Investigation

Get the latest information on the investigation of the presence of a compound known as GenX in the lower Cape Fear River.

Emerging Compounds

As emerging compounds are discovered in our environment, DEQ is taking action to determine the environmental and health impacts and appropriate remedial actions.

Swim Advisories

Latest swim advisories for Coastal NC

Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline interstate project proposes the installation of a natural gas pipeline that will run through eight North Carolina counties as it crosses the state from the Virginia border to South Carolina.