Well water testing in Guilford County, NC
Guilford County Environmental Health sends staff to your home to sample well water. Bacteria is $50, the inorganic panel is $70, plus a $65 trip charge. The county can't take samples dropped off at its office. Call 336-641-7613 to set it up.
- Bacteria test
- $50
- Sample
- Staff take the sample
Checked Nov 7, 2026 · All 2 sources
Where to get your well tested
Guilford County Environmental Health, Water Quality Program
Checked Nov 7, 2026 on guilfordcountync.gov
| Bacteriacoliform bacteria and E. coliPlus the $65 trip charge. | $50 |
| Trip chargeCharged once for any sampling visit. Example: bacteria plus the inorganic panel is $185. | $65 |
| Inorganic full panelIncludes nitrate and nitrite. Plus the $65 trip charge. | $70 |
| PetroleumVOCsPlus the $65 trip charge. | $75 |
All 6 tests and prices
| PesticidespesticidesPlus the $65 trip charge. | $75 |
| All tests at one timeThe trip charge is included. | $335 |
- Who takes the sample
- Staff take the sample. Staff visit: $65
- Getting a bottle
- You don't need a bottle. A county specialist comes to your home and takes the sample.
- Returning the sample
- County staff take the sample. You don't drop anything off. The county can't accept samples brought to the office.
- Results in
- Bacteria results are usually ready by the end of the week of sampling. Other results take about 4 to 6 weeks.
- Good to know
- Bacteria are tested at the county's own lab. All other samples go to the State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh.
- Address
- 400 W Market St, Suite 300, Greensboro, NC 27405
What the health department recommends
Test for total and fecal coliform bacteria every year. Test for heavy metals, nitrate, nitrite, lead and copper every two years. Test for pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) every five years. If you know of a pesticide used near you, test every year.
This is the county or state health agency's own advice, not ours.
Rules that apply
- In North Carolina, every new private well must be tested for bacteria and chemicals within 30 days after it is finished, before it is used for drinking water. The local health department or a state-certified lab does the test.
Well testing in Guilford County: quick answers
How much does well water testing cost in Guilford County?
Guilford County Environmental Health, Water Quality Program charges $50 for "Bacteria". Plus the $65 trip charge. A staff visit to take the sample costs $65. Prices are from the provider's own fee list, checked Nov 7, 2026.
Who tests well water in Guilford County?
Guilford County Environmental Health, Water Quality Program tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Guilford County?
You don't need a bottle. A county specialist comes to your home and takes the sample.
Where this comes from
We read these 2 pages on Nov 7, 2026. Fees and hours change, so call before you take a sample.
- Water qualityguilfordcountync.gov · Web page
- epi.dph.ncdhhs.govWeb page
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