Permits for subsurface sewage waste disposal systems are only issued by the local health department. For information about the application requirements and fees in your NC county, contact your local environmental health department.

List of NC county health department contacts

NC Division of Water Quality

NC DWQ is one of the agencies that regulates wetlands and streams. This site contains links to information on permitting, riparian buffers, and stormwater management.

US EPA—Wetlands

What are wetlands? Why protect wetlands? How are wetlands protected? What you can do to protect our vital resources.

Soil-Science.Info

Interested in learning more about soil science and what soil scientists do? This site by NCSU is a great place to start!

Web Soil Survey

Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Our Good Earth

National Geographic’s feature article for September 2008 puts a spotlight on soil. The article discusses the steady degradation of soil across the globe and what people are doing to reclaim it. Also check out NG’s GeoPedia for more soil related articles.

The Smithsonian Soils Exhibit

Part of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Forces of Change Program, the exhibit will include a display of state soil monoliths and an educational, interactive section to help the museum's visitors understand how soil is intricately linked to the health of humanity, the environment and the planet.

Septic Systems

Professional Associations

Wetlands

Soil Science

US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Division

USACE is one of the agencies that regulates wetlands and streams. The “Permit Primer” features useful information about wetland permitting requirements and “Recognizing Wetlands” describes the criteria used to identify wetlands.

Wetland Functions and Values

A training module on the benefits, or values, that wetlands provide.

Lillington Chamber of Commerce