The goal of the water protection program of the Appalachian District Health Department is to ensure the public of safe drinking water and protection of valuable groundwater supplies. This is accomplished through proper placement and construction of water supply wells.
The Environmental Health Section of the Appalachian District Health Department is responsible for the permitting and inspection of private drinking water wells as defined in G.S 87-85 by local health departments pursuant to G.S. 87-97. Our goal is to ensure the public of safe drinking water and the protection of groundwater supplies. This is in large part accomplished through the proper placement, construction and testing of private drinking water wells.
N.C. Private Drinking Water Well Information
The following links can be used to access current rules and regulations addition to helpful information regarding your private drinking water well and water quality issues.
N.C. 15A NCAC 02C Rules (private drinking water well permitting and construction)
Section .0100 Well Construction Standards
Section .0300 Permitting and Inspection of Private Drinking Water Wells
N.C. Public Water Supply Section
(Note: PWS regulates community and public water well systems that have more than 14 connections or serve more than 24 people)
SECTION .1700 PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES
(Note: these rules apply to wells that serve permitted establishments such as restaurants, motels, public swimming pools etc.)
N.C. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION PRIVATE WELLS BRANCH
NORTH CAROLINA WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION UNIT