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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established by the federal government to control point-source discharges of water pollution. The NPDES Permitting and Compliance Programs of North Carolina’s Division of Water Quality is responsible for administering the program for the state. We aim to protect, maintain and enhance North Carolina’s waters by fostering compliance with North Carolina’s environmental statutes, regulations and permits.

Organization and Contacts	Individual Permit Applications	Documents & Forms
History and WQ Overview	General Permit Applications	List of Active Permits
Permitting Processes	Permit Compliance and Enforcement	FAQs
Public Notices and Hearings	Fees	Links
	Regulations

QUICK LINKS

For information on Authorizations to Construct (ATCs) including the Fast Track Dechlorination process, visit the Construction Grants and Loans Section.
If you would like information on stormwater general permits, please visit the Stormwater Permitting Unit.
If you need information about sewer collection system permits and pretreatment, please visit the PERCS Unit.
If you are looking for non-discharge permits (wastewater disposal systems consisting of surface irrigation, high rate irrigation, recycle or reuse) please visit the Land Application Unit.

The Department has established a Customer Service Center for providing permitting guidance. Staff at the center can be reached toll free at 1-877-623-6748.

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