Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Find out if you can be a collector for the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/collectors

Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells

Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells

Laboratory accreditation contacts

Our laboratory accreditation specialists are available to help you and to answer questions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/lab-accreditation-contacts

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-reporting

Industrial facility permits and regulation

We regulate air, water, and waste for most of the large industrial facilities in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits

Shoreline Master Programs Handbook

The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook

Well report (log) viewer

Search for wells and view availabile well reports (logs).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/well-report-gateway

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Water

Guidance to complete Water section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water

Exploratory rulemaking for Chapter 173-460 WAC – Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants

This is the rulemaking page for Chap. 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-460-exploratory-rulemaking

Solid waste facility forms

Find commonly used reporting forms and facility checklists for solid waste facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/solid-waste-facilities-reporting

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Transportation

Guidance for Transportation section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-14-transportation

SEPA Review and Commenting Guidance

SEPA guidance for document reviewers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/review-commenting

Municipal stormwater permit reissuance

Information about the reissuance of 2024 Western and Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-permit-reissuance

Changes to existing water rights

If you want to change to an existing water right, we recommend a pre-application consultation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits/changes-to-existing-water-rights

Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

This permit regulates stormwater discharges in urbanized areas of Eastern Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/eastern-washington-phase-ii-municipal-stormwat-1

Dangerous waste containers

Keep your workers safe by keeping your dangerous waste containers closed and in good condition.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/proper-containment

Pre-booming, alternative measures, and equivalent compliance

Oil-transfer operations must include protective measures to contain potential spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/pre-booming-requirements

Washington's biosolids permit system

Help for operators with permit applications, and those managing permit coverage, including modifications.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-permit-system

Mercury in fish tissue

We monitor mercury levels in freshwater fish throughout Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/mercury-in-fish-tissue

Beneficial Use Determination registry

List of all pending or approved beneficial use determinations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations/beneficial-use-determinations-registry

Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit

This permit regulates stormwater discharges in the most highly populated areas in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-phase-i-permit

Tier Two reporting

Facility reporting guidelines for Tier Two, including how to file with Tier Two Online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/tier-two-reporting

Models and tools for water quality improvement

We use models to predict water quality changes to help find strategies to address pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment/models-tools-for-tmdls

EIM — environmental monitoring data

EIM contains environmental monitoring data collected by our scientists and partners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers

Construction stormwater general permit history

CSWGP documentation from previous permit reissuance and appeals processes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/permit-history

Bioretention effectiveness for 6PPD and PFAS

Treatment Effectiveness of Stormwater Facility with HPBSM for Toxic Chemicals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-effectiveness-for-6ppd-and-pfas

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations

We regulate water and hazardous waste for Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/agrium-kennewick-fertilizer-operations

Columbia & Cowlitz Railway

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway

Cosmo Specialty Fibers

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at Cosmo Specialty Fibers in Cosmopolis.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/cosmo-specialty-fibers

Eagle US 2, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Axiall Corporation's Eagle US 2 plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/eagle-us-2-llc

McKinley Paper Company

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/mckinley-paper

Mint Farm Electricity Cogeneration Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste for PSE's Mint Farm electricity cogeneration facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/mint-farm

Nippon Dynawave, Longview

We regulate the air, water, and hazardous waste activities at the Nippon Dynawave mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/nippon-dynawave-longview

North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC)

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the NORPAC paper mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/norpac

Pacific Functional Fluids

We regulate wastewater and hazardous waste activities at Pacific Functional Fluids in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/pacific-functional-fluids

Phillips 66 Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Phillips 66 refinery in Ferndale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/phillips-66-refinery

Port Townsend Paper

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. pulp and paper mill

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/port-townsend-paper

Puget Sound Energy Ferndale Generating Station

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the PSE Ferndale electricity cogeneration station.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/puget-sound-energy-ferndale-generating-station

SeaPort Sound Terminal

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the SeaPort Sound Terminal in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/seaport-sound-terminal

Tesoro Refinery

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup at Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-refinery

WestRock, Longview

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the WestRock mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/westrock-longview

Northwest Alloys, Longview

We regulate water, hazardous waste and cleanup activities at Northwest Alloys in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/northwest-alloys-longview

Solvay Chemicals, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Solvay chemical plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/solvay-chemicals

Sonoco Paper Mill

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at Sonoco Products Company in Sumner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/sonoco

Packaging Corp. of America, Wallula

We regulate air, water, hazardous waste, and compost at the PCA mill in Wallula.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/pca-wallula

Tesoro Logistics Anacortes Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Tesoro Logistics operations in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-logistics-anacortes

Divert Integrated Food Recovery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at this facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/divert-integrated-food-recovery

Environmental laboratory accreditation

Learn how we accredit environmental laboratories and where to find them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation