Fire danger is high in many areas because of hot, dry weather. Most of the state is still in a drought. Burn bans are in place across Washington. Check with your local fire district before lighting ...

As of August 2023, you can submit a burn permit application online. Find out how to get an agricultural burn permit online. We issue permits for commercial agricultural burning. We also make daily ...

State and local agencies determine whether a project or proposal needs environmental review using the SEPA process. Unless specifically exempted by statute or state SEPA rules (see WAC 197-11-800 ...

A federal or state legal standard outside the immediate purview of the Model Toxics Control Act that must be met (applicable) or should be met (relevant and appropriate) when cleaning up a site. An ...

We also provide educational resources to property owners who want to drill a new well, maintain a well, or close down (decommission) an unused well. Well drillers and property owners have the ...

Our Underground Storage Tank (UST) program is one of the largest pollution prevention programs at Ecology. Every year, just over 3 billion gallons of fuel are stored underground. We inspect tank ...

The Department of Health recommends private well owners test their drinking water every year for coliform bacteria and nitrate. These two contaminates can rapidly affect a person’s health — possibly ...

Waste tires are those no longer suitable for their intended purpose due to wear or damage. Accumulations of waste tires harbor mosquitos, snakes, and other vermin, which pose health risks, such as the ...

Households and businesses generate millions of gallons of leftover paint each year. It’s really messy and expensive to deal with. Garbage haulers don’t want it in their trucks. Drying it out is time ...

We are accountable to the Legislature, the Governor, and the people of Washington. We make every effort to ensure our work is transparent.

Rainwater collection, including the use of rain barrels, has become more popular as a supplemental source of water. In 2009, we issued a rainwater use interpretive policy, which clarifies that you may ...

Facilities with a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or State Waste Discharge permit may be required to use the WQWebPortal to: Click on https ...