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Chapter 173-160 WAC

Last Update: 12/19/08

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELLS

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

CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHNICAL SOIL BORINGS
173-160-400 What are the minimum standards for resource protection wells and geotechnical soil borings?
173-160-406 How do I apply for a variance on a resource protection well?
173-160-410 What are the specific definitions for words in this chapter?
173-160-420 What are the general construction requirements for resource protection wells?
173-160-430 What are the minimum casing standards?
173-160-440 What are the equipment cleaning standards?
173-160-442 What are the limitations for use of drilling materials?
173-160-444 What are the standards for use of polymers and additives?
173-160-450 What are the well sealing requirements?
173-160-451 What are the minimum standards for direct push resource protection wells?
173-160-453 What are the minimum standards for construction of ground source heat pump borings?
173-160-456 What are the minimum standards for construction of grounding wells?
173-160-457 How are vibrating wire piezometers constructed?
173-160-458 What sealing materials are allowed for sealing vibrating wire piezometers?
173-160-460 What is the decommissioning process for resource protection wells?
173-160-990 Well construction illustrations.