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 Mountain Valley Pipeline The Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project proposes the installation of a natural gas pipeline that will run through three North Carolina counties. 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. More Info Air Quality Forecast Atlantic Coast Pipeline Avian Influenza New Indy Odor Investigation South Hill Warehouse Fire and Spill
