Septic/Wells | County of Moore NC

Septic/Wells

The Moore County Health Department is committed to the protection of our groundwater resources in order to assure a safe and adequate supply of water for our citizens. Protection of this resource is accomplished through proper location, construction, permitting and inspection of wells.

Well and water testing additional resources:

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