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Durham County Public Health

On Site Water Protection

Introduction

The Onsite Water Protection section provides regulatory oversight and enforcement of the laws and rules governing onsite wastewater (septic) systems, private drinking and irrigation water wells, and public swimming pools.

Services provided by the section include:

  • Site evaluations for septic and well permits
  • Septic system and well construction inspections
  • Well water testing
  • Public Swimming pool plan reviews and inspections
  • Complaint investigations related to septic systems, wells, public swimming pools, and rats

Resources

Contact Information

Environmental Health Division

919-560-7800

919-560-7830

Durham County Department of Public Health
414 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701