The Forsyth County Well Permit Process
Before any drill bit hits the ground in Georgia, the process has to start with paperwork. Here's what's required:
- A licensed well contractor must file a Notice of Intent to Drill with the Forsyth County Environmental Health Department before work begins, per O.C.G.A. §12-5-134.
- • No state drilling permit fee applies to private residential wells. However some counties may also require local building permits.
- • After drilling is complete, the water should be tested for bacteria before use.
We handle the Notice of Intent filing as part of the job. The Forsyth County Environmental Health office can be reached at 770-781-6909.
Water well drillers and contractors in Georgia are required to hold a license from the Water Well Standards Advisory Council under the Water Well Standards Act, administered by the Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division. Our Georgia License number is #600. We're also bonded and insured.
Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve in Forsyth County
We provide water well drilling in Forsyth County:
- Cumming (30028, 30040, 30041).
- Rural lots and larger subdivision lots.
- New construction sites in growing communities.
- Agricultural properties, irrigation systems, and landscape nurseries county-wide.
Residential subdivisions, all types of new communities, and retail centers coexist with older rural pockets across Forsyth County and that ongoing construction means a steady need for private water well systems. If your lot isn't connected to county water, we can help.
Pump Installation and Well System Services
Drilling the well is only half the job. Once your well reaches a reliable water-bearing zone, we engineer and install a complete pump system matched to your household's actual water demands. Services include:
- Submersible pump system installation.
- Pressure tank and control box setup.
- System upgrades and replacements for existing wells.
- Repair service for pumps that have lost pressure or stopped working.
- Hand pump installation (no electricity needed — a practical backup for power outages).
- Well deepening if your current well is running low.
You can see photos of our completed drill sites and pump systems across Forsyth County in our project photo gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep will my well be in Forsyth County?
There's no fixed answer — depth depends on where water-bearing fractures exist in the bedrock beneath your specific property. In the Forsyth County area, residential wells commonly range from around 200 – 600 feet. We can discuss what we've seen in your area before we start, but the only way to know for certain is to drill.
Do I need a permit before drilling in Forsyth County?
Your well contractor files a Notice of Intent with the Forsyth County Environmental Health office before drilling begins. This is required under Georgia state law. There is no state permit fee for private residential wells. We handle this filing as part of taking on your job.
Can you repair an existing well pump on my property?
Yes. We service and repair existing water well pump systems throughout Forsyth County, call us (770) 887-3219 and we'll schedule a visit.
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We're based right here in Cumming at 4745 Hurt Bridge Rd — no long travel times, no dispatching from a distant branch. As the well contractor Forsyth County GA property owners have trusted since 1976, we're ready to help. Call (770) 887-3219, email , or use our online estimate request form to describe your project. We'll walk you through what to expect, what the permit process looks like, and what a complete turn-key well system will involve on your property.
