This program’s goal is to minimize potential health hazards from contamination of private wells.

• Provides technical information to well owners.
• Investigates complaints regarding potential contamination of private wells.
   

The New York State Department of Health has regulations regarding the installation of private wells.  These requirements can be found at Appendix 5-B Standard for Water Wells.  Questions regarding these requirements can be directed to the Cayuga County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health.

All well drillers in New York State must be registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Information regarding the registration requirements or to obtain a list of registered well drillers in Cayuga County or surrounding counties please click on the following link

• Appendix 5-B Standard for Water Wells
• EPA’s Drinking Water From Household Wells
• FEMA/ARC—Food and Water in an Emergency Brochure
• Instructions for Disinfecting Your Well
• Iron In Your Well Water Fact Sheet
• List of Local Laboratories Where You Can Have Your Well Water Analyzed
• NYS Dept of Health Lead in Drinking Water Fact Sheet
• Sampling Your Well
• Sulfur In Your Well Water Fact Sheet
• Water Treatment Equipment Fact Sheet

• Bacteria in Your Well Water
• EPA—Private Drinking Water Wells
• Nitrates in Your Well Water
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Water Well Program

If you would like further information about our Private Water Supply program, please feel free to contact us at (315) 253-1405 or email your questions to cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us.