Greene County · GA
Wells in Greene County
153 recorded wells, 81 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
Eight of ten wells in Greene County finished between 120 and 497 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
The permit in Greene County
County health NOI / EPD standards
O.C.G.A. §12-5-120–138; §12-5-134
- Instrument
- county intent-to-drill notice
- Fee
- Call to confirm
- Who files
- Licensed driller must file
- Timeline
- Varies
No state permit; licensed contractor files Intent-to-Drill notice with county health (O.C.G.A. §12-5-134); some counties issue placement permits
Before the rig arrives
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- File county intent-to-drill notice with County health NOI / EPD standards (PDF/email/mail — WellMap prepares the packet; lawful submitter files).
- Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).
After drilling: Contractor keeps Well Data Sheet; owner copy ≤30d within 30 days → County health NOI / EPD standards · filing link ↗
Forms: GA well application · Contractor keeps Well Data Sheet; owner copy ≤30d
WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.