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WATER RESOURCES
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Wells - Licensing, Construction and ReportingInformation for Well DrillersInformation for licensed well drillers, including- well construction, decommissioning a well, licensing, and continuing education. Information for Property OwnersInformation to help property owners make informed decisions before drilling a new well or decommissioning (filling in) an old well. The Homeowner's Guide to Well Construction is a handbook that provides you with helpful information in planning the construction of your well. Wells no longer in use (“abandoned wells”) are required to be properly decommissioned as soon as possible after water uses stops. These wells pose safety and environmental hazards. The brochure “Abandoned Wells: Problems and Solutions” provides basic information on why and how to decommission your water well. PublicationsLaws, Rules, and Forms
Well Log Report Search and ViewSearch for wells which have well reports (logs), and view the well report using a Text and Map Search application developed by Ecology Well Construction and Licensing SystemSearch for a Notice of Intent to Construct or Decommission a well and any well reports that have been received for a Notice of Intent. You can also search for a Washington State licensed well operator and Drilling Companies. Licensed well operators will be able to view CEUs, address information and type and expiration date of licenses. Contacts
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Abandoned water wells can be life-threatening WATER RESOURCES EXPLORER (WEB MAP) - Water right information accessed online WELL LOG REPORT SEARCH AND VIEWWELL CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING SYSTEMANNUAL REPORT
U.S. EPA NOTICE TO WELL DRILLERSLakewood/Ponders Corner Superfund Site March 2008 WATER WELLS IN WASHINGTON 1940 to 2010State maps showing drilled wells on record with Ecology in 10 year intervals |
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