Wells

Many Wake County residents use wells as their primary source of water. For the safety of citizens and of the environment, Wake County issues permits for and conducts inspections of wells.

Wake County has completed a Comprehensive Groundwater Investigation to assess the quality and quantity of groundwater in the County. This study assessed future conditions and recommended developing a monitoring well network, as well as development of management strategies. A follow-up stakeholders process resulted in the Wake County Groundwater Sustainability Stakeholder Committee Report, which makes recommendations regarding groundwater sustainability.

Click here to learn more about the Groundwater Information Management System (GIMS).

Well Abandonments and Repairs

You must apply for and obtain a Permit for Well Abandonment and Well Repairs from Wake County Environmental Services. Application must be completed and returned to Environmental Services for processing. Applications may be faxed to 919-856-7407.

Steps to Successfully Completing the Well Inspection Process

• Before beginning construction, you must apply for and obtain a well permit from Wake County Environmental Services. Application must be accompanied by a detailed site plan and a fee of $400 payable to Wake County. Details for the site plan are specified on the application.
• Once you obtain a permit, contact a certified well contractor to install the well in accordance with the permit. (see link above right)
• Once your well is constructed, contact a certified pump installer to install the pump and complete the wellhead construction. (see link above right)

Well construction is governed by local (see link above right) and State 2C Regulations. Any Well Contractor, Pump Contractor or Prospective Water Sampler who is interested in working in Wake County, please visit our Registered Contractor Information Page.