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DEQ Requires Chemours to Expand Well Testing in the Lower Cape Fear

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring Chemours to expand sampling eligibility for PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells, now including additional portions of New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender counties.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.

DEQ announces $10 million Home Repair Weatherization Readiness Program in Western North Carolina

Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) announced a $10 million Home Repair Weatherization Readiness Program to supplement North Carolina’s existing Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

DEQ donates supplies to Bladen County Schools

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited the Bladen County school system Wednesday, Sept. 10, to deliver donated school supplies.

Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two sound-side sites in Carteret County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two sound-side sites in Carteret County.

State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 in Raleigh and via teleconference

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 am – 2:45 pm. The public may also listen to the meeting online or by phone.

DEQ is accepting public input on the Draft NC Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) is accepting public input now until October 6, 2025, on the Draft North Carolina Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) as pa

2025 commercial flounder trip limits for pound nets revised

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has removed pound net trip limits for the upcoming commercial flounder season.

North Carolina Honors 63 Drinking Water Treatment Plants With AWOP Awards

The Division of Water Resources has honored 63 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.

NC Mining Commission to meet Sept. 17, 2025

The North Carolina Mining Commission will host a special meeting to discuss the Regulatory Impact Analysis for proposed revisions for Mining Rules in 15A NCAC Chapter 05.

Reminder: Application open year-round for Hurricane Helene-related funds for drinking water, wastewater and septic systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated a combined $686 million to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene-related drinking water, wastewater and septic system projects, with a focus on resiliency and a goal of reducing risk and vulnerability in systems as they face future storms. DEQ’s Division of Water Infrastructure is now accepting applications year-round for these projects.

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Dare County.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Sept. 10-11

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Sept. 10-11 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. 

REMINDER: Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

Recreational anglers can donate flounder carcasses to science

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect flounder carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2025 season, held Sept. 1-14. The carcasses will be used for research purposes.