RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Importance of Regular Testing of Private Drinking Water Systems in North Carolina JF North Carolina Medical Journal JO N C Med J FD North Carolina Institute of Medicine SP 429 OP 434 DO 10.18043/ncm.75.6.429 VO 75 IS 6 A1 Barros, Nirmalla A1 Rudo, Kenneth A1 Shehee, Mina YR 2014 UL http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/75/6/429.abstract AB North Carolina state laws require that water from newly constructed private wells be tested for chemical and microbiologic contamination, but existing wells are not routinely tested. This commentary highlights the importance of regular testing of all private sources of drinking water.