Private well water testing in North Carolina, by county
NCDHHS says about 2.4 million North Carolinians rely on groundwater as their primary drinking water source, and that since 2008 newly constructed drinking water wells must be tested within 30 days of completion; there are no other required tests for private wells.[1]
County guides
- Wake County Last verified 2026-10-25
Wake County runs its own well water testing program (packages from $140-$175 plus a $50 trip fee, with income-based pricing of $73 or $182.50). Eastern Wake County has elevated nat...