N.C. DEQ

The official account of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. All content is subject to N.C. Public Record law. 🌎

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ACTUALIZACIÓN: Alerta del Día de Acción de Calidad del Aire Código NARANJA🟠 también aplica a los condados de Cumberland, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Orange, Person, Sampson y Wake hoy hasta las 8 PM.

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Code ORANGE🟠 Air Quality Action Day in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, & Rowan counties, effective 10AM-8PM Friday. https://t.co/snuhERvwUi
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Alerta del Día de Acción de Calidad del Aire Código NARANJA🟠 en los condados de Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, y Rowan, vigente hoy de 10AM-8PM.

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UPDATE: Code Orange🟠 Air Quality Action Day also applies to Cumberland, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Orange, Person, Sampson & Wake counties today through 8PM.

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ALERT (6/5/26 – 10:33 AM): A CODE ORANGE Air Quality Action Day for OZONE has been issued for several counties in the Triangle and Fayetteville areas, in effect now through 8 PM Friday.

Forecast and KML files: https://t.co/1dER4jqBzq

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ALERT (6/4/26 – 3:49 PM): A CODE ORANGE Air Quality Action Day for OZONE has been issued for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Rowan counties effective 10AM to 8PM Friday.

For our discussion & KML files: https://t.co/1rxWs7CODX

#ncwx #airquality #AQI

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Smitty’s Cleaners DSCA site in #Raeford was closed out (NFA) in 2019 with Land Use Restrictions (LURs). The property owner, Hoke County, decided to redevelop the vacant lot into a new courthouse and coordinated with DSCA to safely do so even with the LURs. #DSCADay

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Take a look at how DEQ is working for you to protect our water, land and air while preserving the state’s natural habitat for all North Carolinians to enjoy. 🌎

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The Division of Coastal Management makes it easy to access our coast! Use https://t.co/6K38XfSKNH to locate public beach & waterfront access sites — then just LOOK for the signs when you get there! They point the way to your next coastal adventure.

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📍Old Fort, NC

DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced 16 projects funded through the Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Program.

💰 $25M invested in western NC's recovery and resilience. 🌱

#NCDEQ #HeleneRecovery

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An interesting #airquality event happened on Friday, May 15. We dug deeper into it in our latest blog post:
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https://t.co/5azVvK323c

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Weekend rains helped ease drought conditions in parts of NC, but most of the state remains in severe to extreme drought. Reservoirs and streamflows are still well below normal. Please continue to follow local water use restrictions. https://t.co/jqhtJSfcz9

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Swimming Advisory LIFTED for a site Beaufort Co. at the access to Pantego Creek at the intersection of E. Main St. and Tooley St. in Belhaven.
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The N. C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel started its meeting at 12:20PM today. Join the live now: https://t.co/5Pp4e9wLvX

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Congratulations to The Pratt & Whitney Asheville turbine air foil facility for being recognized as an Environmental Steward this week! They’re one of just 31 NC facilities recognized for outstanding environmental performance, community engagement & leadership.

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The Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel will meet on May 27 at 12 p.m. to continue discussions on a proposed report about hardened coastal structures.

Attend in person or join online: https://t.co/MtNMPyKl5B

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DEQ’s Division of Water Resources is seeking proposals until May 29 for projects seeking to restore impaired waterways impacted by nonpoint source pollution, which is caused by water runoff that carries pollutants into waterways. Learn more online: https://t.co/T0mbL5ThME

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The public should follow water supply restrictions set by their local water system. Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning.

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More counties in North Carolina are now in extreme drought, according to the latest update released Thursday. Learn more on https://t.co/7k1LVEWdUx.

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Code ORANGE🟠 Air Quality Action Day is effective now through 8PM Friday for Rowan County.

CODE ORANGE Air Quality Action Day remains in effect for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties through 8PM Friday.

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Code ORANGE🟠 Air Quality Action Day in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties based on current readings and trends. This advisory is effective Friday from 10AM to 8PM.