Where can I find well information in Washington State?

Washington State Well Report Viewer Welcome to the Department of Ecology Well Report Viewer. A Well Report describes the location, ownership, construction details and lithology of a completed well.

Can you dig your own well in Washington state?

Washington State requires water wells to be drilled by a licensed well driller. There are many ways to search for the right driller to help you with your job, including an online search or speaking to neighbors or friends with wells.

How do I find out how deep my well is?

How to Measure

  1. Lower until you feel slack. Note, you may feel some bouncing as you pass the pump depending on the space from the casing to the weight on the measuring line.
  2. Mark the line at the top edge of the casing.
  3. Pull out and measure. This is your well depth – the distance to the bottom of the well shaft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in WA?

Drilling a residential water well costs $25 to $65 per foot or $3,750 to $15,300 on average for a complete system and installation. Prices include the drilling, a pump, casing, wiring, and more. Total costs largely depend on the depth drilled and the well’s diameter.

How deep do you need to dig to find water?

Drilling a Water Well for household use will usually range from about 100 feet to 500 feet deep, but… When drilling a new well for your home or business, the depth of the well depends on the geology and underground water levels of the area.

How do you know if your well collapsed?

If your well suddenly starts producing much less water and the water coming out of it is full of sediment, it may have collapsed. Wells are installed with a casing that prevents loose soil from entering the water.

How deep is the average well in Washington state?

In most cases water can be tapped from 100 to 300 ft while in some areas 500 to 1000 ft deep is normal. The First cost for your water well will be the permit, which is a cost set by the Washington State Department of Ecology or if on Tribal Land, a permit is required through the Water Code Administration.

How do I find a well report in Washington State?

The Washington state well report (log) viewer, our most popular online resource, allows you to search for and view detailed records of the construction and subsurface characteristics of individual wells. Well reports also contain information about location, owner name, driller name, and the quantity of water a well produces.

How do I find and view well reports?

Step 1: Find Well Reports Zoom in by moving the slider bar up until well locations are visible on the map. Or click on the Zoom In tool on the navigation bar above the map then drag over an area of interest on the map. Step 2: View Well Reports

What information is included in a well report?

Well reports also contain information about location, owner name, driller name, and the quantity of water a well produces. Prior to filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) with us, check with your local permitting agency to ensure you are drilling in compliance with new requirements.

Do well reports have tax parcel numbers on them?

All Well Reports Water Well Reports Resource Prot. Well Reports Decommissioned Well Reports Please Note: Tax Parcel Numbers are recorded on less than 10% of the well reports received by the Department of Ecology.