SECTION .0300 - PERMITTING AND INSPECTION OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS

15A NCAC 02C .0301      Scope and purpose

(a)  The purpose of the rules of this Section is to set out standards for 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.

(b)  The rules of 15A NCAC 02C .0100 apply to private drinking water wells, as well as the following:

(1)           Potential sources of groundwater contamination shall not be located closer to the well than the separation distances specified in 15A NCAC 02C .0107(a)(2) or .0107(a)(3), as applicable;

(2)           In addition to the provisions in 15A NCAC 02C .0109, the builder, well contractor, pump installer, or homeowner, as applicable, shall provide assistance when necessary to gain access for inspection of the well, pumps, and pumping equipment; and

(3)           In addition to the requirements of 15A NCAC 02C .0113, any well that acts as a source or channel of contamination shall be repaired or permanently abandoned within 30 days of receipt of notice from the local health department.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 87-87; 87-97;

Eff. July 1, 2008;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 2019.