Environmental conditions in Washington
Contamination, tanks, spills, and permitted facilities near a site.
Washington septic system permits
In Washington the local health jurisdiction issues septic permits under state rules. Start here for the rules, the operation and maintenance requirements, and the health department that covers your county.
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- Washington State Department of EcologyWashington's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
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- Washington coastal and shoreline rulesWashington's Shoreline Management Act adds rules within 200 feet of the sea, large lakes and rivers. Your city or county writes the shoreline master program, a…
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- Washington state landsState-owned land in Washington: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- EPA EnvirofactsSearch EPA databases for regulated facilities, hazardous waste sites, toxic releases and water systems near an address.
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- EPA Map of Radon ZonesEPA's county map of radon potential (Zones 1 to 3) with the full county table. It is for planning; EPA recommends testing every home.
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About environmental conditions
State environmental agencies and the EPA provide searches for contaminated sites, tanks, spills, and regulated facilities. Check the source records for site status and the responsible contact.