Well abandonment is the process of properly sealing an unused or obsolete well to prevent it from becoming a safety hazard or a contamination risk. Improperly abandoned wells can act as channels for pollutants to seep into groundwater or pose serious physical dangers. When it comes to abandoning a well, North Carolina law mandates that the process must be carried out by a licensed contractor with a Level C License, and the appropriate permits must be obtained from city or state authorities. At Brown Well and Water Services, we stand out as one of the only companies in the local region authorized to perform this essential service legally.
We handle every part of the process, from helping the owner secure permits and performing the physical work to issuing the final report and obtaining the closing permit. Trust us to ensure the job is done accurately, safely, and fully compliant with regulations.
Cut the casing flush with the ground for proper sealing.
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North Carolina treats well abandonment as well contractor work, and state guidance generally requires a Level C or higher certified well contractor to handle the job. The property owner must also follow the local health department's permitting process before permanently closing a private drinking water well.
Yes. Rowan County Environmental Health handles abandonment permits for private drinking-water wells in Granite Quarry, and North Carolina requires the property owner or agent to obtain that permit before permanent abandonment.
A certified well contractor closes and seals the well according to North Carolina standards, addresses existing well equipment as needed, and completes the required abandonment documentation. The local health department may inspect the work, and the contractor provides certification when the county doesn't perform the abandonment inspection.
An open or poorly sealed well can provide a direct pathway for surface contaminants into groundwater and may also create a safety hazard on the property. Proper abandonment closes that pathway and protects the groundwater supply surrounding the old well.
Proper abandonment seals the old bore, preventing contaminants from easily moving from the surface into groundwater through the unused well. North Carolina regulates permanent well abandonment, and Rowan County oversees the permitting process for private drinking water wells around Granite Quarry.
FAQs reviewed by Ernest Retzer, President of Brown Well & Water Services, a licensed and insured well drilling contractor.
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