MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELLS
WAC Sections
REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO ALL WELLS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-010 | What is the purpose of this regulation? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-030 | When will this regulation be reviewed? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-040 | How does this regulation relate to other authorities? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-050 | What are the department's enforcement options? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-061 | May I appeal the department's decision? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-071 | May I appeal decisions made by delegated authorities? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-073 | How will the delegated authorities be evaluated? |
PART ONE—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION | ||
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-101 | What are the general standards that apply to all water wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-106 | How do I apply for a variance on a water well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-111 | What are the definitions of specific words as used in this chapter? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-121 | What should I know about drilling wells that require water right permits? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-131 | What should the well owner know about water metering? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-141 | What are the requirements regarding water well reports? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-151 | Does the department require prior notice and fees for well constructing, reconstructing, or decommissioning a water well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-161 | How shall each water well be planned and constructed? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-171 | What are the requirements for the location of the well site and access to the well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-181 | What are the requirements for preserving the natural barriers to groundwater movement between aquifers? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-191 | What are the design and construction requirements for completing wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-201 | What are the casing and liner requirements? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-211 | What are the recommended well diameters? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-214 | What are the limitations for use of drilling materials? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-216 | What are the standards for use of polymers and additives? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-221 | What are the standards for sealing materials? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-231 | What are the standards for surface seals? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-241 | What are the requirements for formation sealing? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-251 | What are the special sealing standards for artesian wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-261 | How do I seal dug wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-271 | What are the special sealing standards for driven wells, jetted wells, and dewatering wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-281 | What are the construction standards for artificial gravel-packed wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-291 | What are the standards for the upper terminal of water wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-301 | What are the requirements for temporary capping? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-311 | What are the well tagging requirements? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-321 | How do I test a well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-331 | How do I make sure my equipment and the water well are free of contaminants? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-341 | How do I ensure the quality of drilling water? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-351 | What are the standards for pump installation? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-361 | Who may supervise the use of explosives? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-371 | What are the standards for chemical conditioning? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-381 | What are the standards for decommissioning a well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-390 | Artificial recharge of groundwater bodies. |
PART TWO—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESOURCE PROTECTION WELL CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHNICAL SOIL BORINGS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-400 | What are the minimum standards for resource protection wells and geotechnical soil borings? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-406 | How do I apply for a variance on a resource protection well? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-410 | What are the specific definitions for words in this chapter? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-420 | What are the general construction requirements for resource protection wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-430 | What are the minimum casing standards? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-440 | What are the equipment cleaning standards? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-442 | What are the limitations for use of drilling materials? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-444 | What are the standards for use of polymers and additives? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-450 | What are the well sealing requirements? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-451 | What are the minimum standards for direct push resource protection wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-453 | What are the minimum standards for construction of ground source heat pump borings? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-456 | What are the minimum standards for construction of grounding wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-457 | How are vibrating wire piezometers constructed? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-458 | What sealing materials are allowed for sealing vibrating wire piezometers? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-460 | What is the decommissioning process for resource protection wells? |
| HTMLPDF | 173-160-990 | Well construction illustrations. |