If you need this information for your records, send an email to [email protected] including your address and anything else to help us identify your property and we will locate any records. We do not maintain detailed well records prior to 1990.
If you have a septic system or well, a permit is likely needed from our office. Alamance County Building Inspections may require a permit from our department to ensure you are meeting septic and well setbacks. An environmental health permit is needed for above ground and inground pools as well as all structures larger than 12’ X 12’.
Environmental Health does not perform functionality inspections. A list of septic inspectors can be found at https://ncowcicb.info/ .
Most components of a septic system must be a minimum of 10’ from a property line.
A well should be 50’ from a septic unless the system is installed in saprolite, then it should be 100’.
No, we investigate the system failure and issue a repair permit. A licensed septic contractor will complete the repair work.
It is recommended that you pump your tank every three to five years. No, you do not need a permit to pump your tank.
Yes and no. We do not test water from municipal sources. We do collect water from existing residential wells and send to the NC Public Health State Lab for testing. Associated fees are listed on fee schedule posted on our website. It is recommended that well water be tested for bacteria annually and inorganic chemicals every two years. If there are concerns about petroleum, pesticides or herbicides, test every five years.
Complaints may be submitted on our website using the “File a Complaint” tab or by clicking here.