Water / Wells / Closed Loop

Services

• Review applications and issue permits for private water wells and closed loop well installations.
• Inspect new and repaired water well and closed loop well installations.
• Collect water samples from private and semi-private water supplies for laboratory analysis.
• Provide information in the the disinfection of wells with bacterial contamination..
• Receive and investigate complaints on abandoned wells.
• Ensure that abandoned wells are properly sealed.
• Monitor and inspect non-community water supply systems.
• Provide presentations to schools and organizations on ground water protection.
• Sponsor annual forums for the purpose of exchanging ideas and networking with local septic contractors.
• Collect water samples from private water supplies for laboratory analysis.

Well Water Testing 

Well water testing kits may be purchased from the Tazewell County Health Department during working hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost for a sample kit for coliform, E. Coli and non-accredited nitrate sampling is $70. Nitrate/nitrite test kits sent to an accredited lab are also available for a fee. Water samples must be collected and shipped on the same day. Water samples can be dropped off at the Tazewell County Health Department on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sample results are sent to the owner, usually in about a week.

Questions? Please contact the TCHD Environmental Health division at 309-929-0272.

Private Well Contractors

This is a list of licensed private water well contractors in our area. 

For additional contractors, please click here.