NC DEQ: 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.

Canton Paper Mill

On March 6, 2023, Pactiv Evergreen, the current owners of the paper mill in Canton, North Carolina announced that operations at the facility will cease as early as June 2023. The facility has operated for more than a century and currently processes the wastewater for the Town of Canton through the wastewater treatment plant.

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

Natural Gas Pipeline Projects

Find updates on active and anticipated natural gas pipelines in the state, including application documents and public hearing information.

Coal Ash Excavation

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.

Alcoa/Badin Business Park

Details about the ongoing work at the former Alcoa facility / current Badin Business Park.