Water Quality Regional Operations Section The Water Quality Regional Operations section focuses on service to the regional surface water and groundwater concerns of citizens, local governments and business communities. Regional office staff issue permits for sewer extensions, wetland and stream impacts, and well construction. Regional offices personnel also conduct permitted facility inspections and incident investigations. In addition, the section focuses on the protection and enhancement of the state's groundwater, the primary source of drinking water for half of North Carolina residents. To protect this important resource, we:
Useful Information General Animal Feeding Operations Groundwater Protection Table 1 - Policies Policy | Date | Metals Determinations as Required by 15A NCAC 02L | May 13, 2013 | Compliance Evaluation of Long-Term Permitted Facilities with No Prior Groundwater Monitoring Requirements | June 17, 2011 | Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Loading Rate Calculation Policy | September 12, 2008 | Single-Family Residence Loading Rate Workbook | September 12, 2008 | Soil Scientist Evaluation Policy Cover Letter | September 12, 2008 | Soil Scientist Evaluation Policy | September 12, 2008 | Water Balance Calculation Policy | September 12, 2008 | Single-Family Residence Irrigation Facilities: Policy for Facility Closure and Abandonment Procedures | February 21, 2008 | Recommended Well Purge Volumes | August 15, 2007 | Submission of Groundwater Compliance Data (GW-59) | August 15, 2007 | Hydrogeologic Investigation and Reporting Policy | May 31, 2007 | Groundwater Modeling Policy | May 31, 2007 | Performance and Analysis of Aquifer Slug Tests and Pumping Tests Policy | May 31, 2007 | High Rate Infiltration System Designs: Policy for Alternative Setbacks to Property Lines and Habitable Residences | October 27, 2006 | Animal Wastewater Spill Reporting Policy | October 19, 1999 | Table 2 - Memorandums Memorandum | Date | Interpretation of Setback Requirements For Potable Water Supply Wells | November 15, 2013 | Statewide Well Construction Variance For Wells Other Than Water Supply | April 22, 2013 | Approval Procedure for Specialty Grout, Well Disinfection Methods and Materials, and Well Rehabilitation Methods and Materials | August 10, 2012 | Guidelines for the Closure of Permitted Wastewater Ponds and Lagoons | June 22, 2012 | GEO SuperGrout Approval As Specialty Grout | June 8, 2012 | Map Guidance for Residuals Land Application Permits | January 5, 2011 | Memorandum of Agreement Between DWQ and DEH Regarding Private Water Supply Well Programs | May 19, 2010 | Guidelines for Collaboration with APS on Groundwater Studies | June 23, 2008 | Hydrogeologic Investigation and Support Policies | May 31, 2007 | Incident Management Responsibilities for DWQ & DWM | April 12, 2007 | Well Construction Variance Regarding the Use of Bentonite Chips and Pellets | March 1, 2007 | Announcement of Express Review Program Changes | February 22, 2006 | CETCO's Geothermal Grout Approved as a Specialty Grout | December 13, 2004 | | | Table 1 - Administrative Codes Table 2 - North Carolina Codes and General Statutes Table 3 - Federal Rules and Regulations
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