Water Quality Programs

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The Water Quality Division is involved in educating the public, permitting and providing enforcement within water quality, wastewater disposal, soil erosion, drinking water, and environmental hazards. A comprehensive water quality approach is an integral part of ensuring the quality of life enjoyed and shared by all citizens of Wake County.

Permit Portal Guide & Tutorials Erosion, Flood & Stormwater Recreational Waters Septic & Wastewater Groundwater Protection & Wells Newsletter for Professionals Newsletter for Residential Wake County Water Partnership Financial Help Research Septic/Well Permits One Water Plan

Onsite Wastewater Updates

January 17, 2023

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Wake County Land Disturbance Permit Expirations

January 17, 2023

Environmental Services

Illustration of wrenches with water drops over flowing water

Wake County Launches a New Program to Support Low Income Households with Well and Septic Repairs

October 27, 2022

View down the Neuse River as it flows through tree-lined banks

Critical Wake County Waterway Named River of the Year

October 17, 2022

Contact Us
919-856-7400

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Environmental Services Director
Joseph Threadcraft, Ph. D., P. E.
Joseph.Threadcraft@wakegov.com