Wake County Onsite Water Protection invites engineers, registered environmental health specialists (REHS), consultants, licensed soil scientists, installers and other professionals in the onsite water field for a free half-day of training on new onsite wastewater products and an overview of Wake County’s private well program.

Join us April 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Booth Building, 4000 Chi Road in Raleigh, for a half-day event highlighting innovations in wastewater and groundwater management.

The workshop will qualify for three continuing education hours for NC REHS Board Approval. The training is free but pre-registration is required. 

The Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance Amendment OA-01-25 at their meeting on April 7, 2025. This amendment reflects several changes to UDO Article 9 and Article 21 related to stormwater. Highlights include:

1. Incorporation of the state’s new definition of “built-upon area”, and
2. Ability to use permeable pavers to offset impervious surface when designed as a stormwater device. 

It may take several weeks for these amendments to be reflected in the online version of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). In the interim, you can find additional information by visiting Watershed Management News and Notices and clicking the dropdown menu for Changes to Impervious Definitions. For additional questions or information, please contact Watershed Management Staff at 919-856-7436 or watershedmanagement@wake.gov and reference "built upon area" or "permeable pavers."

Wake County is growing fast, and water is more important than ever. That’s why we are creating a One Water Plan, a long-term strategy to manage and protect our water resources for the future.

The Wake One Water Strategy Survey launched in April and is an opportunity share your thoughts on water use, concerns and possible solutions. To make this plan as strong and effective as possible, we’re asking for input from community members like you. We need feedback on possible strategies to ensure clean, reliable water for everyone in Wake County.

The survey is available in English and Spanish at wake.gov/OneWater and will remain open through May 5. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Please share your thoughts and encourage others to do the same!

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