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 Education & Outreach (Coming Soon)

Featured Events

All Water Quality Events

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Onsite Wastewater Installer and Designer Workshop

Wake County Commons Building

November 15, 2023

1:00pm to 5:00pm

Water Quality

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Wake County Encouraging Homeowners to Open Doors to Septic Inspections

August 21, 2023

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Only Two Weeks Left to Have a Say in Wake County’s Water Future

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Wake County Survey to Take Pulse of Community Water Problems and Priorities

Onsite Wastewater Updates

January 17, 2023

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.

Water Quality Director
Theo Udeigwe, PhD, CPSS
theo.udeigwe@wake.gov