Domestic Well Program

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The Land Development Program (LDP) oversees the construction, deepening and abandonment of domestic drinking water wells. We do NOT permit agricultural wells or irrigation wells; those are overseen by the Nevada Division of Water Resources. We also do NOT oversee or regulate domestic well water quality in Washoe County. Water quality resources and information about how to apply for a domestic well permit are listed below.

 Program Services

• Regulations of the Washoe County District Board of Health Governing Well Construction
• Domestic Well Permit Application - A well construction permit must be obtained from Northern Nevada Public Health to construct, drill, recondition or plug a well. All wells must be constructed by a driller who is licensed by the Nevada Division of Water Resources.  You cannot hand-dig your own well. The permit applications are available and are processed at the Northern Nevada Public Health-EHS office.  Click here for requirements
• Domestic Well Construction Fees

Water Well Quality Resources

• EPA: Private well FAQ's
• EPA: Private well information  
• Water Utility & Septic Funding Resources (WC Community Services Department)
• Well Owner Resource (National Groundwater Association)
• Testing Recommendations for Private Wells (Nevada Division of Environmental Protection)

Nitrate Specific Resources

• CDC - Disease & contaminants in private wells
• EPA - Basic information about nitrates in drinking water
• Nitrates and nitrates in drinking waters and surface waters

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. 

Contact the Program

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

General email
HealthEHS@nnph.org