/tags/division-of-water-quality Division of Water Quality en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:36:44 GMT /environment/2024-09-12/groundwater-pfas-standards-public-comment The state's Environmental Management Commission voted Thursday to move forward with proposed groundwater standards for toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The public comment period is expected to start in November. The standards could be effective as soon as mid-2025. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:36:44 GMT /environment/2024-09-12/groundwater-pfas-standards-public-comment Celeste Gracia /environment/2011-09-29/greensboro-seeks-new-water-source The State is considering a request from the City of Greensboro to draw water from the Haw River.Tonight the Division of Water Quality will listen to… Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:45:00 GMT /environment/2011-09-29/greensboro-seeks-new-water-source Jeff Tiberii /environment/2011-08-30/irene-causes-water-problems Hurricane Irene's flood waters caused some waste water treatment plants to overflow in the eastern part of the state while cutting off power to others.… Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT /environment/2011-08-30/irene-causes-water-problems Eric Hodge /environment/2011-08-22/state-agencies-earn-awards-for-wetlands-data Federal officials are recognizing the work of state water quality and transportation officials in protecting wetlands. The Federal Highway Administration… Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:11:00 GMT /environment/2011-08-22/state-agencies-earn-awards-for-wetlands-data Jeremy Loeb /business-economy/2011-06-06/water-report-criticizes-private-companies A non-profit organization has released a report that claims private utilities are not providing affordable or healthy water to some small communities in… Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:36:00 GMT /business-economy/2011-06-06/water-report-criticizes-private-companies Will Michaels /environment/2011-01-15/new-rules-for-falls-lake Today marks the first day new pollution rules go into effect for Falls Lake. The State Division of Water Quality found Falls Lake to be impaired in… Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:05:00 GMT /environment/2011-01-15/new-rules-for-falls-lake Dave DeWitt