Public Health — (336) 703-3100
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Behavioral Health — (336) 703-2781
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Disinfecting Your Well

If your well water tests positive for coliform bacteria, don’t worry excessively, yours isn’t the first and it won’t be the last. During well construction and pump placement there are plenty of opportunities for contaminants such as bacteria to enter your well. In most water supply wells a thorough disinfection, or chlorination, of the water supply, if done properly, will kill the bacteria. A follow-up water sample must be collected to ensure this has happened.

If follow-up water sample(s) continue to show the presence of coliform bacteria, further investigation into your well construction may be necessary.

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Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Animal Shelter

5570 Stturmer Park Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-703-2480

Behavioral Health Services



Phone: 336-703-2600