The Division of Water Quality Public Information Office

DWQ Public Information Officer: Susan Massengale
(919) 807-6359
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Get Your Feet Wet

Protecting North Carolina's waters is everyone's business.

Healthy watersheds begin with the choices we make in our homes, our communities and our workplaces. 

Learn more about water quality and become involved with the protection of our state's wetlands, estuaries, streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater aquifers.

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Water You Know! Get the Water Quality basics

Improving Water Quality in Your Own Backyard

What River Basin are You In? Learn more about the health of your watershed through your river basin's Basinwide Water Quality Plan.

DWQ News Releases

Get Involved

Water Quality protection starts with local involvement.

Search our Public Calendar for opportunities to attend public hearings, meetings and workshops on water quality issues.

Volunteer for Water Protection - Join a watershed group and work with neighbors and local businesses who share your concerns for water quality protection.