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PO Box 389,25 Government Drive,Newton,NC 28658 LOT# 39
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Site Address: 1358 ASTORIA PKWY, CATAWBA NC 28609
Name on Permit: ELLIOTT WILLIAMS
Property Size: Acres 0.5
Directions: Sherrills Ford Rd, Left on Hopewell Ch Rd go through Monbo intersection Right onto Regal Blvd Left onto
Astoria Pkwy, Lot on Right
NEW WELL PERMIT
VARIANCE WELL
See attached state well variance approval for well construction standards and setbacks.
PERMIT CONDITIONS
follow all requirements for the approved well variance
Wells shall be constructed in accordance with state regulations:
Article 15A North Carolina Administrative Code Subchapter 2C
The well driller must verify all setbacks before drilling the well. If the well driller is unable to maintain the
required setbacks,contact Catawba County Environmental Health at 828-465-8270, before drilling the well
Casing Height: 12 inches minimum above finished grade
All newly constructed private drinking water wells are required to be sampled in accordance with the North Carolina Rules Regarding Private
Drinking Water Well Testing(15A NCAC 18A.3800).The fee for this sampling is included in the cost of the well permit.It is the applicant or
property owner's responsibility to notify Environmental Health when the well is ready for sampling.Water samples will be drawn from an
outside faucet unless otherwise specified.For questions or for more information,please contact Environmental Health.
12/01/2022
Authorized State Agent Permit Issuance Date
12/1/2027
Permit Expiration Date
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'10,1,4 N ROY COOPER•Governor
4' \.; NC DEPARTMENT OF
� • =� • KODY H. KINSLEY•Secretary
S HEALTH AND
f;,;° HUMAN SERVICES HELEN WOLSTENHOLME• Interim Deputy Secretary for Health
Nd MARK T. BENTON•Assistant Secretary for Public Health
Division of Public Health
Onsite Water Protection Branch
November 30, 2022
Elliott Williams
167 Abbotts Grove Ct.
High Point, NC 27265
Re: Approval No. JMB2835
Private Well Located Less than 25' from Building Perimeter [Rule 15A NCAC 2C
.0107(a)(2)(P)]
Property location:
3 5c3 —1-5-&Astoria Parkway
tAtA Catawba,NC 28609
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Dear Mr. Williams:
On November 28, 2022, the On-site Water Protection Branch received your request for a
variance from the Well Construction standards, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative
Code Subchapter 2C .0100. The request for a variance concerns a proposed water supply
well on the referenced property that will serve a single-family dwelling and part of a
structure on the property will be within twenty-five feet of the well. The home is on a lot
with very difficult topography.
Specifically,the variance request grants you permission to construct a water supply well
at a distance closer than the twenty-five-foot setback to a building perimeter. Achieving
the twenty-five-foot setback would be difficult given the challenges of the property.
Based upon information provided by the Catawba County Health Department, and the
property owner, it is my finding that based upon current conditions as the site exist
today (as well as the current proposal for use of the structure) you meet the conditions
necessary for approval of a variance as specified by 15A NCAC .0118 (a) (1) and (2).'
On that basis and if the following conditions are met,the requested variance is
approved:
NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
LOCATION:5605 Six Forks Road,Raleigh, NC 27609
MAILING ADDRESS:1642 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1642
www.ncdhhs.gov • TEL:919-707-5874 • FAX:919-845-3972
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
1) The new water supply well shall be constructed of either PVC, steel, or galvanized
metal casing.
2) The well shall be located as far as possible from the structure where, depending upon
where well rig can actually set up, will possibly encroach upon the 25foot setback,
but not be closer than l Ofeet.
3) A preconstruction meeting shall be required with the Catawba County Health
Department staff to ensure that the maximum possible distances are achieved.
4) The well will be required to have casing installed to a minimum of 43 feet below land
surface or to bedrock, whichever is greater.
5) The well shall be at least fifty feet from any part of the septic system including repair
area.
6) Grout will be required the entire length of the casing from land surface into bedrock.
7) A drill bit with a diameter of a least one third greater than the diameter of the casing
must be used to drill the cased portion of the well.
8) Grout must be either pumped into place with the use of a tremmie pipe or pressure
method.
9) If a full-length grout is not possible due to site conditions, then a packer-liner
must be installed in the well. The liner must extend at least five feet beyond the
end of the casing and grouted entirely with a neat cement grout.
10)The well must be constructed outside of any road right of way.
The granting of this variance is for the well location only. It in no way relieves the owner
or agent from other requirements of the North Carolina Well Construction Standards
including, but not limited to the requirements in 15A NCAC 2C .0113(b)to repair or to
abandon any well which acts as a source or channel for the migration of contamination.
This approval does not imply sufficient water quality. Further, the approval does not
relieve your responsibility to comply with any other applicable Federal, State, or local
laws or regulations.
If you have any questions regarding this variance, please contact me at(828) 713-3335.
Sincerely,
John M. Brooks R.E.H.S,MS
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Analytical Results STATESYILLC
ANALYTICAL
Catawba County Public Health r'
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
Receive Date: 04/11/2025
Reported: 04/14/2025
For: WELL12-2022-185462
Comments:
Sample Number Parameter Sample ID Result Unit Method Analyzed Analyst
250411-21-01 Nitrate 185462 <1 mg/L 353.2 04/11/2025 MD
250411-21-01 Nitrite 185462 <0.1 mg/L 353.2 04/11/2025 MD
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Myers
NC Cert#440,
NCDW Cert#37755,
EPA#NC00909
PO Box 228 • Statesville, NC 28687 • 704/872/4697
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NITRATE/NITRITE ANALYSIS .
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WATER SYSTEMED. Will-iL -'Lo2l - i st-it;Z. County: Catawba
Name of Water System: L I(i o c Lo M i LltriS
Sample Type: 0 Entry Point 131peecial/Non-compliance
Location Where Collected: 13 58 M+v()G1 Q K.1,J. 1 Cock-r~IA4
Facility ID No. i86gte2
Sample Point:• SG+Idle -- 11 Collection Date f Collection Time
Collected By: 1)wi& MAWl Q i_Ot-I-S • I D :o Q , f r M
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Mail Results to(water system representative):
CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Phone#:t (828)465-8270
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Fax#: ( (828)465-8276 w
•,PO BOX 389 Responsible Person's email:
- . •EHAdmin@catawbacountync.gov
NEWTON,NC 28658
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LABORATORY ED#: 37755 . 0 SAMPLE UNSATISFACTORY 0 RESAMPLE REQUIRED
t CONTAM METHOD REQUE1ED NOT DETECTED QUANTETED ALLOWABLE 1
CODE CONFAML^iANT CODE REPO L1�21� O'4 I RESULTS' f2vlTf
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1040 ' Nitrate 3532 1.00 n gl mg/L 10.00 mg/L1041 Nitrite - 353.2 0.10 mgfL ' -- mg/L 1.00 mg/L
*Note:If result exceeds allowable limit,the laboratory must fax analytical results to the State on day test completed.
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Public Wa:er6upply Section,Aim:Dab.Puny,1634 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1634 •
PO Box 228 • Statesville, NC 28687 • 704/872/4697
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North Carolina State Laboratoryof Public Health MSC 1918
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Inorganic Fax: 919-715-8611
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Certificate of Analysis FINAL REPORT
Report to: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Name of System:
CATAWBA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Elliott Williams
P 0 BOX 389 1358 Astoria Pkwy
NEWTON,NC 28658 Catawba,NC 28609
EIN:566001814EH Delivery: NC Courier
StarLiMS ID: ES250414-0004 Date Collected: 04/10/2025 Time Collected: 10:00 By: Dwight Mikeal
Date Received: 04/14/2025 Time Received: 07:54
Sample Type: Raw Sampling Point: Sample tap Well Permit No. WELL-12-2022-185462
Sample Source: New Well Receipt Temp.: GPS Number:
Profile:New Well-No Nitrate I
Analyte Test Result Allowable Limit Unit Qualifier(s)
Arsenic <0.001 0.010 mg/L
Barium 0.118 2.0 mg/L
Cadmium <0.0005 0.005 mg/L
Calcium 11 mg/L '
Chloride 5.4 250 mg/L
Chromium <0.02 0.10 mg/L
Copper <0.01 1.3 mg/L
Fluoride 0.350 4.00 mg/L
Iron 0.217 0.300 mg/L
Lead <0.003 0.015 mg/L
Magnesium 4 mg/L
Manganese 0.006 0.05 mg/L
Mercury <0.0004 0.002 mg/L
Nickel <0.01 0.1 mg/L
pH 6.7 N/A
Selenium <0.005 0.05 mg/L
Silver <0.01 0.10 mg/L
Sodium 7.7 mg/L
Sulfate <5 250 mg/L
Total Alkalinity 57 mg/L
Total Hardness 42 mg/L
Zinc 4.48 5.0 mg/L
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Report Date: 05/02/2025 RECEIVEDReported By:
Marc Komlos
MAY 9 2025
Environmental Health
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North Carolina Division of Public Health
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch,Epidemiology Section
BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
Private well water information and recommendations
County: Catawba Name: I I ''-(- lam) ;tt+ Sample ID Number: �v - I - 18
Location: 13 S s+9 r i a ek...,., C��-�,1"b�, Reviewer: • )�S n
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Initial Sample X Confirmation Sample:
BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USES OF YOUR
PRIVATE WELL WATER(These recommendations are based on biological analysis only.)
No coliformbacteria were found in your well water. Your water can be used for all purposes
including drinking, cooking,washing dishes, bathing and showering.
XTotal colifoim bacteria were detected in your water sample. Total Coliforui are a group of related
bacteria that are (with few exceptions)not harmful to humans.A variety of bacteria,parasites, and
viruses,known as pathogens,can potentially cause health problems if humans ingest them.EPA considers
total coliforms a useful indicator of other pathogens for drinking water. Total coliforms are used to
determine the adequacy of water treatment and the integrity of the distribution system
It is recommended that your well water be re-tested to verify that the result is accurate.
Fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the sample. Do not use the water for drinking,
cooking,washing dishes, bathing or showering.
If the re-test shows contamination by bacteria contact your local health department for assistance. There
may be a problem with the construction of the well,the groundwater source,or operation of the well. The
well needs to be inspected by the local health department or a local well contractor to determine the
problem with the well and to give guidance on how to correct the problem.
Your well water was tested for biological contaminants(total coliform and fecal colifoini bacteria). The
results were evaluated using the federal drinking water standards.
Drinking water may contain substances that can occur naturally in water or can be introduced into water
from man-made sources.Total colifoun bacteria are found in soil and fecal coliform bacteria are found in
animal and human waste.Total coliform or fecal coliform bacteria in well water indicate that the well
may have structural problems or that the well was not properly disinfected.
If you have been drinking the well water and are pregnant,nursing,have a child in the household,under 5
years of age,orimmuno compromised (such as an individual with AIDS, cancer,hepatitis, dialysis or
surgical procedures) inform your physician of these results at your next visit.
If the contamination continues,you should investigate the possibility of drilling a new well or installing a
point-of-entry disinfection unit which can use chlorine,ultraviolet light, or ozone.
For further information please contact your county health depai tanent or the Occupational and
Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5900.
Private Well I or ation
W ti
and Use Recommendations
NC DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health For Inorganic Chemical Contaminants
County: Catawba Name: I its-li• La (1• n.i 1q S g A 5-I-0,4, ip L C
Sample ID#: 4,1_ Reviewer: Jason Boyd
TEST RESULTS AND USE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. ❑Your well water meets federal drinking water standards for inorganic chemicals.Your water can be used for
drinking, cooking,washing, cleaning,bathing; and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only.You may
have other water sampling results that are not taken into account in this report.
2.MThe following substance(s)exceeded federal drinking water standards or the North Carolina 2L calculated health
levels.The North Carolina Division of Public Health recommends that your well water not be used for drinking and
cooking,unless you install a water treatment system to remove the circled substance(s).However,it may be used for
washing, cleaning, bathing and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only.
n Arsenic n Barium n Cadmium n Chromium n Copper n Fluoride n Iron
n Lead r Manganese n Mercury n Nickel n Nitrate/Nitrite n Selenium n Silver
Zinc
3. ❑ While your lead levels do not exceed federal or state standards,the North Carolina Division of Public Health has
concerns with any detection of lead. Should you have any questions please contact the NC Private Well and Health
Program at(919)707-5900.
4. ❑ Re-sample for lead and/or copper. Take a first draw and 30-second flush sample inside the house(preferably the
kitchen sink)and a first draw and 4 minutes flush sample at the wellhead to determine the source of lead and/or copper.
5. n The following substance(s)exceeded aesthetic drinking water standards. Your water can be used for drinking,
cooking,washing, cleaning,bathing, and showering based on the inorganic chemical results only,but aesthetic problems
such as bad taste, odor, staining of porcelain,etc.may occur.You may want to install a household water treatment system
to address aesthetic problems.
❑ Chloride ❑ Copper ❑Fluoride n Iron n Manganese
❑ pII [ Silver E Sulfate E Zinc
6. n a. Sodium levels exceed the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's(USEPA)Health Advisory level for sodium of
20 mg/1. The North Carolina Division of Public Health recommends that only individuals on no or low sodium-restricted
diets not use this water for drinking or cooking. It may be used for washing, cleaning,bathing,and showering based on
the inorganic chemical results only.
❑ b.Your sodium level exceeds 30 ing/1 and may pose aesthetic issues such as bad taste, odor,staining of porcelain, etc.
7. ❑ Re-sampling is recommended in months,to reinvestigate
For more information regarding your well water results,please call the North Carolina Division of Public Health at 919-707-5900.
Total Coliform : .
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PRIVATE WELLS
What are total coliform bacteria .w<
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Total coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms found 1 a fi."
in soil and surface water.Total coliform bacteria water tests § ` ! ` 3
look at all coliform bacteria in water.This includes fecal = -
coliform bacteria,which are a group of bacteria found in the
intestines and feces of animals and humans. Trvt y""j
E.coli or Escherichia coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria.
There are many strains of E.coli. When should I be concerned
about coliform bacteria or E. coli?
How does coliform bacteria and You should be concerned if coliform bacteria or E.coli are
E. coli get in my private well water? present in your well water.
Rain may wash coliform bacteria or E.coli from soil on The NC Department of Environmental Quality
the surface to groundwater.Coliform bacteria or E.coli developed a groundwater standard of 1 colony of
can also enter your water if your private well is poorly coliform bacteria in 100 milliliters of water(colonies/
constructed,cracked or unsealed. mL).Ground water standards are developed to protect
public health.This standard was developed in 2013.
How can coliform bacteria The US Environmental Protection Agency requires
follow up testing and treatment when coliform bacteria
or E. cola affect my health? or E.coli is found in any public water supply system across
Most coliform bacteria and E.coli strains will not make you the country.Public drinking water guidance are based on
sick.The presence of some types of coliform bacteria in the public health protection and cost of treatment/testing at
water signal the presence of feces or sewage waste. Feces large utilities.These rules were established in 1989 and
and sewage wastes are usually the source of the disease- updated in 2014.
causing organisms.
Total coliform bacteria and E.coli water tests are used as How do I test for total coliform
indicators for the presence of disease-causing organisms. bacteria or E. coli in my
The following are some disease-causing organisms or private Well?
pathogens that could be present in your water:
• Bacteria that cause diarrhea and vomiting, Use a certified lab to test your well water for coliform
• Protozoa that cause dysentery, bacteria and E.coli every year.Contact the private well
• Viruses that cause polio and hepatitis,and program at your county health department to assist you
• Helminths,such as roundworms and tapeworms, with getting your water tested.Pricing of testing varies
that cause chronic diarrhea. from county to county.
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Insufficient data(<10 wells tested)
What if total coliform bacteria Where can I find more
or E. coli levels are present? information about total coliform
Shock chlorination is a method to remove bacteria bacteria, E. coli and my well?
contamination in private wells.If contamination persist Visit the NC Division of Public Health's Private Well and
you can install a treatment system to reduce the levels Health Program website:http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/
of bacteria in your private well.Treatment systems that oee/programs/wellwater.html.
reduce the level of bacteria in your well water include:
• Ultraviolet(UV)filtration treatment system There you can find:
• Contacts for your county private well program
You can also reduce your exposure by using bottled water • Total coliform bacteria or E.coli in well water maps
or connecting to public water supply,if possible. • A guide for selecting a treatment system
• Other private well resources
Where are total coliform bacteria You can also call the Private Well and Health Program
and E. coli found in NC? at 919-707-5900.
Coliform bacteria are detected throughout NC.About 26%
of wells sampled for microbial contamination in NC from Where did this information come
2011 to 2013 tested positive for coliform bacteria.Yet, from?
there are several areas in NC with at least 50%of wells with
coliform bacteria present.See map for areas with high Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:wwwcdc.gov/
coliform bacteria detections. healthywater/drinking/private/wells/disease/e coli.html
E.coli is detected throughout NC.About 2%of wells Environmental Protection Agency:https://safewater.
sampled for microbial contamination in NC from 2011 to zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/203309158-E-coli-0157-H7-
2013 tested positive for E.coli.Yet,there are several areas National Sanitation Foundation:www.nsforg/consumer-
in NC with at least 25%of wells with E.coli present.See resources/water-quality/water-filters-testing-treatment/
map for areas with high E.coli detections. contaminant-reduction-claims-guide
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t: ► _ v, Epidemiology Branch•Private Well and Health Program•jittos://eol.oublichealth.nc.gov/oee/programs/wellwater.html•NCDHHS is an
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Zinc &PRIVATE WELLS ire
What is zinc?
Zinc is a natural element found in rocks deep
underground,air,soil,and water.Zinc is found in What level of zinc should I be
the environment as zinc compounds joined to other concerned about?
elements like chloride,oxygen and sulfur.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality
Zinc is used to produce metals,batteries,and pennies. developed a groundwater standard of 1 milligrams
Zinc is also used as a metal coating to prevent rust. of zinc per liter of water(mg/L).Ground water
Zinc compounds are used to make paint,rubber,dyes, standards are developed to protect public health.
ointments,and wood preservatives.
This standard was developed in 2013.
How does zinc get in my The US Environmental Protection Agency
developed an aesthetic standard of 5 mg/L.This
private well water? standard was developed to prevent metallic taste.
Zinc compounds can enter your private well water
from erosion of rocks underground.Zinc can also enter How do I test for zinc in
groundwater from industrial practices like mining,steel my private well?
production,coal burning,and burning of waste.
Use a certified lab to test your well water for zinc
How can zinc affect my health? every two years,as part of the inorganic panel screen.
Contact the private well program at your county
Zinc is an essential element,meaning your body health department to assist you with getting your
needs it small amounts.It helps with enzyme water tested.Pricing of testing varies from county
function,structure,and regulation throughout the to county.
body.However,drinking high levels of zinc may
cause adverse health effects.You can't smell or see What if my zinc levels are high?
zinc.Zinc may have a detectable taste.
Drinking high levels of zinc over short periods can
You can install a treatment system to reduce the
levels of zinc in your private well.Installing a filtration
lead to: treatment system can reduce the level of zinc in your
• Stomach cramps well water.
• Nausea
• Vomiting You can also reduce your exposure by using bottled
Drinking high levels of zinc over long periods can water or connecting to public water supply,if possible.
cause anemia,decreased good cholesterol levels and
reduced copper absorption.
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Insufficient data(<10 wells tested)
Where is zinc found in NC? Where did this information
Zinc is found at low levels(0.05-43 mg/L)throughout come from?
NC.About 8%of wells sampled for zinc in NC from Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry:
2011 to 2013 exceeded the N.C.Department of www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tfacts60.pdf
Environmental Quality groundwater standard
(1 mg/L). Yet,there are several areas in NC with at World Health Organization:www.who.int/water
least 10%of wells exceeding state standards.See sanitation health/dwq/chemicals/zinc.pdf
map for areas with elevated zinc. National Sanitation Foundation:www.nsforg/
consumer-resources/water-quality/water-filters-
Where can I find more testing-treatment/contaminant-reduction-
claims-guide
information about zinc and
my well? King,J.C.The American journal of clinical
nutrition Zinc an essential but elusive nutrient
Visit the NC Division of Public Health's Private Well 2011:www.ncbi-nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
and Health Program website:http://epi.publichealth. PMC3142737/pdf/ajcn9420679S.pdf
nc.gov/oee/programs/wellwater.html.
There you can find:
• Contacts for your county private well program
• Zinc in well water maps
• A guide for selecting a treatment system
• Other private well resources
You can also call the Private Well and Health Program
at 919-707-5900.
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