How is Jefferson County involved with drilling of wells?
The Jefferson County Health Department has entered into a contract with the Department of Ecology to inspect: 50% of all wells being drilled with specific attention to enforcement surface seals 90% of wells being decommissioned Please review policy 96-02 item III page two for more information on how Jefferson County is involved. These inspections are conducted through the completed Application for Inspection of Well Construction, Reconstruction or Decommissioning. Download an Application View the Department of Ecology’s brochure: Home Owner’s Guide to Well Construction.