Environmental Health Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: 4/18/2023
Learn more about the Brunswick County Environmental Health division’s roles and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Do you manage stray animals, wild animals, or household pests?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT manage stray animals, wild animals, or household pests.
Stray Animals
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services (APS) picks up stray or unwanted domestic animals and livestock, and investigates animal cruelty and animal bite reports.
Wild Animals
For assistance with wild animals, contact:
Southeastern Wildlife Management
910.398.3784
Sly Fox Wildlife
910.470.1906
NC Wildlife Commission
1.800.662.7137
919.733.7191
Wildlife Solutions
910.443.1978 (alligators only)
Rabon’s Wildlife Solutions
910.619.3112
910.523.1036
Roland LaFave
910.846.7368
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1.866.487.3297
If you have inured wildlife, please call:
NC Wildlife Commission
1.800.662.7137
919.733.7191
Sly Fox Wildlife
910.470.1906
Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter (wild birds only)
910.294.2555
910.278.7871
Wildlife Services
828.302.7655
Household Pests
View information about mosquitoes at brunswickcountync.gov/mosquito-control.
Do you manage or enforce air quality issues?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT manage or enforce air quality issues.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Air Quality (DAQ), oversees all matters related to air quality.
Do you manage or enforce water quality issues?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT manage or enforce water quality issues. However, Environmental Health does test household drinking water from private wells.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Water Resources, oversees all matters related to water quality.
Do you regulate the use of wetlands?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT regulate the use of wetlands.
Brunswick County Planning and Community Enforcement and the N.C. DEQ Wilmington Regional Office enforce local policies and regulations about land disturbance, which includes the draining and use of wetlands. Greater protection and enforcement is conducted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Coastal Management.
Do you monitor or test recreational water and shellfish?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT monitor or test recreational water and shellfish.
Monitoring is done by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Marine Fisheries.
Do you manage or enforce solid waste issues?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT manage or enforce solid waste issues.
The Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling division manages solid waste (landfills, garbage collection, and recycling) for the county. Additional information about solid waste management can be found under the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Waste Management (DWM).
Do you manage or enforce hazardous waste issues?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT manage or enforce hazardous waste issues.
The Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling division manages some household hazardous waste for the county. The majority of hazardous waste issues are handled through state (N.C. DEQ, Division of Waste Management) and federal (Environmental Protection Agency) legislation.
Do you oversee wastewater treatment plants?
Brunswick County Environmental Health does NOT oversee certain municipal and package wastewater treatment plants.
For complaints or concerns, please contact the N.C. DEQ Wilmington Regional Office.
