The entire geographical area of Union County is vulnerable to groundwater pollution from improperly located, constructed, or abandoned groundwater wells. Staying consistent with the responsibility to protect public health, and to beneficially develop the groundwater resources of Union County, the Union County Health Department, Environmental Health Division has implemented a program for the permitting, inspection, and water quality analysis for all new private drinking water wells and irrigation wells. This program shall adhere to all the regulations set forth in
15A NCAC 02C .0300 , and the Union County Health Department Regulations Governing the Permitting, Construction, Inspection, Repair, Abandonment, and Water Quality Testing of Irrigation Wells in Union County.
All private use wells are to be permitted through the Union County Environmental Health Office. A well permit is $400.00. To obtain a well permit, an
application and site plan must be submitted to our office prior to a site visit being made. The fee will be due at time of pickup of permit.
Well applications and site plans are to be submitted to the Union County Environmental Health office. All well applications and site plans where public water and/or public sewer is available shall be reviewed by the Union County Public Works Department prior to Union County Environmental Health issuing a well permit.
Water tests available through Environmental Health:
- Bacteria - $60.00
- Inorganic - $60.00
- Inorganic Kit - $5.00
- Nitrate / Nitrite – $50.00
- Pesticide - $60.00
- Petroleum (VOCs) - $60.00
If you would like to request a water sample, please feel out the request form and mail with the appropriate fee to our office. The test(s) will be scheduled as soon as possible.
If you would like to view or print a copy of your inorganic test results, please visit the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health, select Inorganic under Environmental Sciences and follow the directions.
For information regarding contaminants and minerals in your drinking water please visit the EPA's website.