Residential Resources

Your frequently asked questions answered along with helpful PDF files you can download.

*The property owner is responsible for all county required permits for well drilling approval. Tacoma Pump & Drilling will apply for Notice of Intent with the Dept. of Ecology only.

General Well Information

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Private Well Information

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

How do I know if my well needs cleaning?

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Why do wells need to be cleaned?

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

How are well systems cleaned?

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Why do I need to complete the Start Card form?

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

What is a Bentonite Grout Seal?

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Department of Ecology - WA State | Contact Number (360) 407-6989

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Tacoma - Pierce County | Contact Number (253) 798-6470

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

King County | Contact Number (206) 477-8050

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Lewis County | Contact Number (360) 740-1223

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

King County | Contact Number (206) 477-8050

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

Thurston County | Contact Number (360) 867-2673

You should contact your local Health Department about regulations, approval and permitting cost. Upon approval contact a licensed well driller to decommission the well. For additional information check the Dept. of Ecology website.

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