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| Title | FAQ: Replacement Wells Requiring a Water Right | |
| Month-Year Published | August 2004 | |
| Revised on | February 2006 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
When adding or replacing a well, the water right holder must apply to the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to have their water right changed. This process requires Ecology to perform an investigation to determine the extent and validity of the water right, the source of water and potential effects on other water rights. However, a 1997 law allows some water right holders to construct and use replacement or additional wells without going through the water right change application. This FAQ will address those areas. | |
| Publication Number | 04-11-014 | |
| Author(s) | Beitel, Judy | |
| Print Availability | ||
| Number of pages | 4 | |
| Keywords | decommission, replacement wells, water right, water right changes, well closure, well construction, wells | |
| Related Web Content | Wells -- Well Construction and Licensing | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Frequently Asked Questions About Water Rights in Washington | similar topic | |
| Homeowner's Guide to Well Construction | similar topic | |
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