Chatham County · NC
Wells in Chatham County
258 recorded wells, 257 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
Eight of ten wells in Chatham County finished between 42 and 214 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 4.75 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (NC statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| David Simmons | 18 | 30 ft |
| Thomas Whitehead | 14 | 17 ft |
| David Register | 13 | 207 ft |
| L. Martin Shaver | 12 | 28 ft |
| LEONARD DORN JR | 10 | 55 ft |
| Ronald Cannady | 8 | 102 ft |
| Mark Creel | 7 | 10 ft |
| Clyde Russell | 6 | 365 ft |
The permit in Chatham County
Chatham County Environmental Health
NCGS 87-97; 15A NCAC 02C
- Instrument
- well construction permit
- Fee
- $340
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- 30-day statutory decision (NCGS 87-97)
~$340 — reconfirm; county site may WAF-block bots
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 well construction permit online via the authority portal (deep-link below).
- Provide site plan: proposed well, septic, property lines, structures.
- Schedule site evaluation / sanitary survey if required.
- Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).
After drilling: GW-1 Well Construction Record within 30 days → NC DEQ DWR + county copy · filing link ↗
Forms: County private well construction / site evaluation · GW-1 Well Construction Record
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.