North Carolina

    Regulatory overview for North Carolina water utilities.

    Drinking Water Utilities

    1,633

    Wastewater Utilities

    104

    Key Compliance Drivers

    Nutrient limits; growth pressure; flooding

    Vendor Implications

    Stormwater and wastewater upgrades dominate CAPEX.

    Drinking Water Primacy Agency

    NC Department of Environmental Quality

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    Wastewater / NPDES Agency

    NC Department of Environmental Quality

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    SRF / Funding Authority

    NC SRF

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    Public Utility Commission

    North Carolina Utilities Commission

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    NCUC regulates private utilities.

    Municipal Oversight

    Local governance structure varies by utility type.

    Available Funding Programs

    • •SRF Programs
    • •State Infrastructure Funding