What is a private drinking water well?
By North Carolina General Statute definition, a private drinking water well means any excavation that is cored, bored, drill , jetted, dug, or otherwise constructed to obtain groundwater for human consumption. These wells are intended to serve 14 or fewer service connections or 24 or fewer individuals. This includes wells that supply water directly to private homes and small businesses.

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1. What is a private drinking water well?
2. What if bacteria is found in my well?
3. What are nutrient or chemical contaminates?