On-Site Water Protection Branch

Program Review and Accreditation (On-Site Wastewater, Private Wells)

The objective of program reviews is to perform an accurate and impartial review of a county’s on-site wastewater and private drinking water well programs. The review is done by evaluating the following at the local health department: staff performance, procedures used to implement state laws and rules, the record keeping system, and any other pertinent items. Generic worksheets that can be used by the local health departments are provided in addition to the forms used during the program evaluation.

Local Program Reviews

• Generic Program Review Worksheets (XLS, 137 KB)
• Accreditation Update

Program Evaluation Forms

• Forms Review Checklist (PDF, 13 KB)
• Final Inspection Review (PDF, 11 KB)
• Review of Permit Documentation (PDF, 12 KB)

Contact

Teresa Davis: 910-974-0444

On-Site Water Protection Branch Information

• Working Copy of 15A NCAC 18E (PDF, 1.50 MB) Updated 03/22/2024
• Published Sewage Laws: N.C.G.S. 130A-333-345 and Other Relevant Statutes (PDF, 452 KB)
• 15A NCAC 18A .3800 Rules Governing Private Drinking Water Well Sampling (PDF, 186 KB)
• 15A NCAC 18A .0300 Permitting and Inspection of Private Drinking Water Wells (PDF, 140 KB)
• Session Law 2006-202 (PDF, 114 KB)
• Variance (from DEQ) to Setbacks from Sewer Laterals; Rule 15A NCAC 02C .0107; Standards of Construction: Water Supply Wells (PDF, 292 KB)
• Private Permitting Options
  • Authorized On-Site Wastewater Evaluator (AOWE) Permit Option
    • GS 130A-336.2: Alternative Wastewater System Approvals for Nonengineered Systems (PDF, 152 KB) Updated 6/28/2023
    • AOWE Common Form (PDF, 75 KB) Updated 7/17/2023
  • Engineer Option Permit
    • G. S. 130A-336.1 (PDF, 45 KB)
    • 15A NCAC 18A .1971 (PDF, 16 KB)
    • EOP Common Form (PDF, 271 KB)
    • EOP Instructions (PDF, 162 KB)
    • EOP Implementation (PDF, 387 KB)
• On-Site Water Protection Branch
  • On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Dispersal Systems Program
    • Approved Products
      • Provisional, Innovative, and Accepted Systems
      • Tanks and Appurtenances
      • Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems
    • EHS On-site Wastewater Authorization Procedures
    • Large and Industrial Process Systems
    • Non-Point Source Pollution Program
      • NPS Resources
        • Maps
        • Checklists, Planning Tools, Training Materials, Presentations
        • Links
      • Potential NPS Pollution from On-site Systems
      • System Management for Pollution Prevention
    • Program Review and Accreditation
    • Resources
      • Laws and Rules
      • QA Toolkit--Wastewater
      • Sample Forms, Letters, and Publications
      • Manpower Studies
      • Design Aids
      • Links
      • Homeowner Materials and Research
      • County On-Site Activity Reports
  • Private Water Supply Wells Program
    • EHS Private Well Authorization Procedures
    • Program Review and Accreditation
    • Resources
      • Laws and Rules
      • QA Toolkit--Wells
      • Sample Forms, Letters, and Publications
      • Manpower Studies
      • Well Sampling Resources
      • Links
      • Homeowner Materials and Research
      • County On-Site Activity Reports
  • Well Contractors Certification Commission