The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Public Health will host a drop-in community forum on changes to local well rules on September 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center (3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro).
The forum will provide residents with information about the changes to county private drinking water well rules and help the community understand what the changes mean for private well owners.
The requirements have been established at the state level and are being implemented locally as required. Additionally, Guilford County will adopt revised rules that supplement state requirements for wells drilled for use as water supplies, with the goal of protecting the county's ground water from surface contamination.
Residents, private well owners, property owners, well contractors and other interested community members are encouraged to attend. Department of Public Health staff will be available throughout the forum to explain the revised rules, answer questions, share information and discuss next steps.
The forum also will provide an opportunity for community members to share comments about implementation. While the requirements are established by the state, community input can help the Department of Public Health identify areas where additional information, education or assistance may be needed.
“Changes in water well requirements can raise questions for property owners and others who work with private wells,” said Courtney McFadden, Guilford County Public Health Director. “Our goal is to make sure our community has clear, accurate information about the changes in legislation, what to expect moving forward and how these requirements support the protection of drinking water and public health.”
The state requirements are addressed in N.C. Session Law 2026-32 (House Bill 376) Section 8 (a), (b), (c) and (d), which made changes to the Private Wells Program effective on July 2. Local rules governing all other well types remain unchanged by this legislation.
Residents who are unable to attend the forum may visit the Guilford County website for additional information and to submit comments by September 30.