Domestic Well Program

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The Land Development Program oversees the construction, deepening and abandonment of domestic and monitoring wells. We do NOT permit agricultural, geothermal or irrigation wells; those are overseen by the Nevada Division of Water Resources. 

Program Services

• Regulations of the Washoe County District Board of Health Governing Well Construction
• A well construction permit must be obtained from Northern Nevada Public Health to construct, drill, deepen, recondition or plug a well. All wells must be constructed by a driller who is licensed by the Nevada Division of Water Resources.
• Well construction permits can be applied for via our online permitting portal www.OneNV.us. Please refer to our Well Permitting Requirements (English) (Spanish) for the minimum requirements for all well construction permits. Additional items may be required based on site conditions. 
• Well deepening or replacement permits will not be issued if a municipal water system is available to the property. Washoe County Community Services Department offers a financing program for residential property owners desiring to convert from private domestic wells to Truckee Meadows Water Authority’s municipal water system. Municipal Water & Sewer Connection Funding Resources 
• Well Construction Permit Fees

Well Permit Inspection Process

• Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the desired time of inspection. Inspections are on a first come first serve basis. Please call the EHS front desk to schedule 775-328-2434. 

Water Quality Resources

Our office does not oversee or regulate domestic well water quality in Washoe County. Water quality resources for property owners are listed below:  

• EPA: Private well information and FAQ's
• Well Owner Resource (National Groundwater Association)
• Testing Recommendations for Private Wells (Nevada Division of Environmental Protection)
• Nitrates and nitrates in drinking waters and surface waters (Know Your H20 Water Research Center)

Contact the Program

Latricia Lord, REHS - Senior Environmental Health Specialist
llord@nnph.org 
(775) 328-2689

David Kelly, REHS - Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
dakelly@nnph.org 
(775) 846-6623

General email
HealthEHS@nnph.org