 Drinking Water and Water Supplies
The Division of Water Quality does not regulate drinking water. Potable water supplies are regulated by the NC DENR Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply Section; the NC Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments.
Public Water Supply
Department of Health and Human Services
Local Health Departments
Certified Drinking Water Commercial Laboratories
The Division of Water Resources administers programs for river basin water supply management, water supply assistance, water conservation, and water resources development.
Division of Water Resources
DWQ administers programs for the protection of surface and groundwater resources that may be used as a source of potable water including water supply watersheds.
Water Supply Watershed Protection Program
Studies that evaluate groundwater as a potable water source can be found at the link below.
Groundwater Planning- Resource Evaluation and Management Studies
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