Frequently Asked Questions

Orange County Soil and Water Conservation Office does not handle water bill payments. Find out where to pay your bill.

Orange County Soil and Water Conservation Office does not perform well testings. Instead, please call 919-245-2360 or visit the Environmental Health Department page.

Orange County Cooperative Extension stocks the soil sample boxes and forms for soil sampling. There is a red cart and signage outside and in front of the Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center. Check inside the cart for boxes and forms. They will also take the samples to the NCDA&CS lab in Raleigh for testing if you place them in the provided bin. 

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office provides this service. The office is conveniently located next door to the Soil and Water office.

The Orange County Environmental Health Department handles septic systems services and programs. You may obtain a permit from that office.

This office does not perform perc tests. Please contact the Orange County Environmental Health Department at 919-245-2360.

The Orange County Environmental Health Department handles well services and programs. You may obtain a permit from that office.

Yes! Please contact us to set up a meeting to get started. We participate in a number of State and Federal programs which provide both financial and technical assistance to qualified applicants. Soil and Water Conservation staff will be happy to help determine the technical and financial programs that would best suit your needs.

Yes! We offer an extensive educational program and can tailor our presentations to meet the needs, interests and ages of the classroom participants. Please contact us to learn more.

Yes, we have historical aerial photos for Orange County only. The maps are not available for loan or sale, but copies of a specific site can be made.

Orange Soil and Water Conservation District has historical aerial photos for Orange County only. We also have wetland and flood prone area maps. Orange County's Geographic Information Services/Land Records Office has current aerial photography and digital orthophotography. Contact the GIS/Land Records office for further information.

No, we only have maps for Orange County. Please contact the Soil and Water Conservation District offices in the adjoining counties. The North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts offers more information about adjoining counties.

Visit the North Carolina Geological Survey website for topographical maps.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed on Orange County Holidays. Please contact us with any additional questions.