This section is responsible for routine inspections as well as inquiries and complaints regarding their areas of expertise. User fees are in effect for many of the services provided by the Environmental Health Division.
Onsite Wastewater and Private Water Supplies
- Onsite Wastewater Systems
- Individual Water Supplies
- Rabies Clinics
- Solid Waste
- Tattoo Establishments
Forms
Swimming Pools
Forms
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Site/soil evaluations for the purpose of installing new on-site septic tank systems and for the repair of existing septic tank systems (includes layout of system).
- Site evaluations for the issuance of new drinking water well permits. Watch well grouts and collect water samples from new wells.
- Maintains registration list of all septic tank contractors doing work in Cumberland County.
- Does inspections of new septic tank systems. Inspections of existing systems for repairs.
- Draws septic tank system layout on plot plans as requested.
- Consults with engineers, soil scientists, builders, etc. concerning layout and design of septic tank systems.
- Does routine inspections of certain types of septic tank systems.
- Does inspections of some private water wells (as requested).
- Collects water samples from private water wells as requested provided our office has a Well Construction Record (GW-1) on file). If there is no GW-1 record on file, one may contact a private lab to have a water sample collected.
- Issues occupancy permits for those manufactured homes that are placed on individual lots before electrical services are energized.
- Investigates all complaints associated with this section.
The Private Well Class - Free Online Training for Homeowners with Water Wells
Wells and Wastewater is located in the Historic Courthouse Basement at 130 Gillespie Street.
Safe Water Task Force
Waste Management GIS Data and Maps can be accessed on the NC Environmental Quality webpage.