Tbl
NC certified
- Coliform Bacteria
North Carolina county well guide
Well Water in Robeson County, NC: Testing, Contractors and Rules
About 9,236 households in Robeson County, 17% of the county, rely on a private well. Nobody tests that water unless the owner does.
of households on a private well
Share on wells, county vs state
3licensed contractors serve the county
5 mito the nearest certified lab, Tbl
Nostatewide test required when a home is sold
Robeson County has an estimated 9,236 households on private wells, 17% of the county. If you are one of them, testing, treatment and repairs are yours to arrange.
Local rules for wells in Robeson County
Robeson County Environmental Health issues well permits and, under North Carolina law, every new well must be tested within 30 days of completion before it is used for drinking. The county office also collects samples for the State Laboratory for a set fee, which is usually the cheapest route for a routine test.
At a glance
Water test for a new wellRequired
Every newly constructed private well must be tested within 30 days of completion by the State Laboratory of Public Health or a certified lab before it is used for drinking water.
Water test when a home is soldNot required statewide
No statewide requirement at sale. Lenders (FHA, VA, USDA) usually require a test.
What the state recommends
Every year: total and fecal coliform bacteria plus a wellhead inspection. Every 2 years: heavy metals, nitrate and nitrite, lead and copper. Every 5 years: pesticides and volatile organic compounds. Retest after repairs, flooding, a change in water quality, or when an infant or pregnant person is in the home.
Free or low-cost testingAvailable
County health departments collect samples and send them to the State Laboratory of Public Health at set fees that vary by county (often $30 to $100 per panel).
Getting your water tested near Robeson County
3 certified labs within 40 miles serve Robeson County, starting with Tbl in Lumberton (in the county). Each card below shows whether the lab takes homeowner samples and which tests it is certified for.
2 certified labs within 40 miles
Microbac – Fayetteville Division
NC certified
- Coliform Bacteria
Licensed well contractors serving Robeson County
3 licensed contractors serve Robeson County, including Cribbs Well Drilling and Environmental Hydrogeological Con., Inc. Each profile carries the state license number and the date we checked it, and the filters below sort them by drilling, pump work or treatment.
3 licensed contractors
Cribbs Well Drilling
Verified license
License 2654 Active
- Geothermal
- Irrigation Wells
- Pump Installation
- Pump Repair
- Well Abandonment
- Well Drilling
- Well Repair
Environmental Hydrogeological Con., Inc.
Verified license
License 2035 Active
- Downhole Camera
- Irrigation Wells
- Well Abandonment
- Well Drilling
- Well Repair
Eric Sanderson
Verified license
License 2787 Active
- Downhole Camera
- Geothermal
- Irrigation Wells
- Pump Installation
- Pump Repair
- Well Abandonment
- Well Drilling
- Well Repair
Well depth and water chemistry
What comes up with the water depends on the aquifer. A first full panel tells you which of them apply to your well.
Typical well depth
Varies by location. Check the state well record search for logs of nearby wells.
Contaminants to test for
- Lead
- Arsenic
- Iron
- Manganese
- Low pH (corrosive water)
- Coliform bacteria
- Radon
Neighboring counties: Scotland County, Hoke County, Bladen County, Cumberland County.
What well work costs in Robeson County
Basic bacteria and nitrate test$25 to $75lab fee, homeowner sample
Full panel lab test$150 to $400metals, VOCs, radiologicals
Well inspection$250 to $550flow, pressure, visual, water test
Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
Whole-house treatment system$800 to $6,000softener, iron filter, UV, RO
New well drilled$5,500 to $25,000about $25 to $65 per foot
Shock chlorination$80 to $300or about $20 as a DIY job
National ranges from published 2025 to 2026 contractor pricing. Local quotes vary with depth, access and materials.
Questions Robeson County well owners ask
How many homes in Robeson County are on a well?
About 9,236, or 17% of households, based on Census housing data and state well surveys. The share is highest outside the towns with public water.
Where is the closest certified lab to Robeson County?
Tbl in Lumberton, inside the county. Call first to ask whether they accept homeowner samples.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Robeson County?
Yes. County Environmental Health issues the permit, and the new well must be tested within 30 days of completion.
What does a well test cost near Robeson County?
A bacteria and nitrate test runs $25 to $75 at most certified labs; a full panel with metals is $150 to $400. County-collected samples sent to the State Laboratory are often cheaper.