Well water testing in Nash County, NC
Nash County Environmental Health collects and tests well water samples. A bacteria test is $70. A well panel with bacteria, nitrate and inorganics is $200. Call the office in Nashville to set up sampling, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Bacteria test
- $70
- Sample
- Staff take the sample
Where to get your well tested
Nash County Environmental Health
| Bacteria | $70.00 |
| Other samplesOnly for tests the lab offers. | Cost plus $20.00 |
| Nitrate / nitritenitrate and nitrite | $75.00 |
| Sulfur / sulfate-reducing bacteriaother items | $80.00 |
All 10 tests and prices
| Iron bacteriaother items | $80.00 |
| Inorganic panel (metals, anions) | $125.00 |
| Petroleumother items | $125.00 |
| Pesticidepesticides | $125.00 |
| Herbicideother items | $125.00 |
| Well panel for existing wells (bacteria, nitrate/nitrite, inorganic)nitrate, nitrite and other items | $200.00 |
- Who takes the sample
- Staff take the sample
- Getting a bottle
- Call Nash County Environmental Health to ask for a water sample. Staff collect the sample.
- Good to know
- Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Address
- 120 W Washington Street, Nashville, NC 27856
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 VOCs every five years, or every year if a pesticide is used near you.
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 certified lab does the test.
Well testing in Nash County: quick answers
How much does well water testing cost in Nash County?
Nash County Environmental Health charges $70.00 for "Bacteria". Prices are from the provider's own fee list, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Who tests well water in Nash County?
Nash County Environmental Health tests private wells for residents.
How do I get a sample bottle in Nash County?
Call Nash County Environmental Health to ask for a water sample. Staff collect the sample.
Checked Oct 13, 2026 against the provider's own pages. Fees and hours change, so call before you take a sample. Something wrong? corrections@wellwatertestfinder.com