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An adequate source of safe drinking water is essential |
This program assures that Clark County residents and visitors have safe drinking, bathing and wash water through:
- monitoring small public (Group B) water systems
- reviewing and approving plans for new small water systems
- participating with Washington State Department of Health in review of larger public water systems
- developing a non-community water program
- reviewing and evaluating community systems
- participating in land use reviews for new land divisions
Water unit staff also:
- inspects and tests all new private wells for adequate water availability to meet Growth Management Regulations
- ensures that well seals are properly installed
- ensures correct well decommission practices are followed
- tags wells for future identification and monitoring
- provides advice to individual well or water system owners
- inspects and/or samples water in public swimming pools and spas and natural swimming areas in Clark County
- conducts investigations in response to complaints about problems with public water systems
More Information
- Drinking water brochure (pdf - 191k)
- Safe water after a disaster
- Water system regulations and guides - Washington State Department of Health
- What to Do if You Have Had Flooding in Your Home - Department of Health fact sheet
- Waterlines newsletter
- Local water service providers ( pdf - 89k)
- Public Involvement with Your Community's Water Quality - A Department of Ecology publication
- Homeowner's Guide to Well Construction
- Minimum Standards for Construction and Maintenance of Wells - WAC 173-160
- Complying with Washington's Well Drilling Regulations - A Department of Ecology publication
- FAQ - Renewing a Washington State Well Operator's License - A Department of Ecology publication
- Clark County area well drillers contact listing (pdf - 89k)
- Pool and Spa Operations Guide (pdf - 54k)
- Laboratory water analysis providers (pdf-89k)
- Public Health water services fees
