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Water Well Standards
The Water Well Standards Act (12-5-120 thru 138) provides standards for the siting, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of wells and boreholes to protect public health and water resources of the State. The Water Well Standards Advisory Council (Council), seven members appointed by the Governor and one member appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, is responsible for implementing the requirements of the Act, including the licensing of water well drillers, the certification of pump installers, the investigation of complaints, the collection of fees, and the application of penalties and fines.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) serves as Agent for the Council, and supports the Council by examining applications, issuing licenses and certifications, performing practical drilling examinations, and conducting investigations of complaints, and other duties following approval by the Council. EPD also maintains listings of active licensed water well drillers and active certified pump installers. EPD will investigate written complaints submitted within two (2) years from the completion of the well or within one (1) year from the completion of the pump installation.
Contact: Edward Rooks, 229-391-2400
Upcoming WWSAC Meeting
List of Contractors
- Water Well Standards Act – Laws OCGA 12-5-120 Navigate to Title 12, Chapter 5, Article 3, Part 3.
- Water Well Standards Act - Rules
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Water
Well Standards Advisory Council Members
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What
You Need to Know About Water Wells in Georgia [Revised 1995]
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Grouting
and Plugging of Domestic Wells in Georgia [Revised 1988]
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Notice
of Intent Form
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Well
Data Sheet Template
- Link to GA Department of Public Health Contact Information(scroll to bottom of the Department of Public Health page for links to District or County contacts)
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Bond
Amount Table 2017
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WWSAC
Fee and Penalty Table
Water Well Contractor Licensing
Water
Well Contractor New Application
Water
Well Contractor Renewal Application for 2025-2027
Template
for Water Well Contractor Performance Bond and Irrevocable Letter of Credit 2025-2027
Water
Well Contractor License Number Transfer Application
How to Schedule an Exam
Option 1:
Call the PSI Candidate Service Center at 1-800-211-2754. You may be asked to leave a message so they can call you later.
Option 2:
Schedule an exam online. Navigate to https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ngwa.
For step by step instructions open the pdf attachment “
Options
for scheduling an exam
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Pump Contractor Certification
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Pump
Contractor New Application
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Pump
Contractor Renewal Application
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Template
for Pump Contractor Performance Bond and Irrevocable Letter of Credit 2024-2026
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Pump
Contractor Certification Number Transfer Application