Sampson County Environmental Health inspects, sites, and permits private drinking water wells in accordance with state rules and regulations. This includes:
- Locating the well a safe distance from possible sources of contamination;
- Observing the grouting of the well to prevent potential avenues of contamination around the well casing;
- Obtaining water samples to ensure that the well is producing safe, potable water.
Water Samples
Sampson County Environmental Health provides the public with a water sampling service that allows for water to be tested for several different parameters including:
- Bacteriological
- Chemical
- Nitrates and Nitrites
- Petroleum and Pesticides
A new drinking water well requires bacteriological, chemical and nitrate and nitrite samples to be taken. The sample must be free of coliform bacteria before a certificate of completion will be issued.
Well Application and Permitting Process
Well Application and Permitting Process
- Make application for well permit and assessed fees
- Applicant is assigned to Environmental Health Specialist (EHS)
- EHS will contact applicant and make appointment
- Once on the lot, EHS will designate a site for the well meeting all standards and safe distances from any contamination.
- Applicant is issued a permit construct well and select a well contractor
- EHS conducts a well inspection with well contractor to ensure well meets all standards/rules
- EHS will then collect samples (Bacteriological, Chemistry & Nitrate) to ensure well is free of coliform bacteria. Then a certificate of completion is issued to the applicant.