Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

What is wastewater?

We limit the pollution that wastewater treatment plants and industries discharge into state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater

Lincoln Rock Hydrogen Facility

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

Applications, forms, & templates

Dam Safety Office applications, forms, and templates.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/applications-forms-templates

Complete list of guidance documents for dam owners

Guidance for dam owners and operators.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/guidance-documents

Impacts and guidance for plants & animals on earthen dams

Plants and animals must be managed on earthen dams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/impacts-on-earthen-dams

Developing Dam Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual

Adequate operation and maintenance are critical for the safe functioning of a dam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/operations-maintenance-manual

Selecting consultants

Advice for selecting a dam safety engineering consultant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/selecting-consultants

Unpermitted dams

We proactively inspect unpermitted dams that pose hazards to downstream homeowners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/unpermitted-dams

Salmon net pen water quality permits

We issue wastewater permits for marine salmon net pens.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/net-pens

Water quality standards

We restore and protect rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters using water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards

Groundwater diagram

This is a diagram that shows a landform cross-section with groundwater and its place in the water cycle.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater/groundwater-resources/groundwater-diagram

Government coordination

We work in coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination

Social media

Follow us on social media.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/social-media

Test page

Test page for Sam

https://ecology.wa.gov/special-pages/test-pages/test

Permit fees

You must pay a fee if you are covered by a wastewater or stormwater discharge permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-permits/fees

Watershed planning

We support watershed planning to improve streamflows under the Streamflow Restoration Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/improving-streamflows/watershed-planning

Discharge limits for domestic wastewater facilities

Wastewater treatment plants must meet minimum performance standards/technology-based effluent limits

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater/discharge-standards-limits

How to submit UST documents electronically

Submit underground storage tank documents electronically with TEDS, the TCP External Document Submission Portal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/submitting-electronic-ust-documents

Project planning & approval

Resources for planning and gaining approval for a dam project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/project-planning

PFAS in wastewater

We are working to better understand and prevent PFAS contamination in wastewater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/wastewater

Nuclear Waste Program

Hanford made plutonium for the nuclear arsenal. Now we regulate cleanup of the radioactive waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/nuclear-waste

Shellfish aquaculture

We are one of several agencies helping regulate shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/shellfish-aquaculture

I want to...

Quickly find topics and information on Ecology's website.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/i-want-to

Groundwater

We work to protect groundwater from pollution so that it's drinkable and meets state standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater

Hirst decision

A state Supreme Court decision changed how counties issue building permits that use exempt wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/hirst-decision

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

Oil refinery greenhouse gas standards

Requirements for oil refineries to focus on efficiency and cutting carbon pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/oil-refinery-requirements

Instream flow & water management rules

Instream flow rules guide local and state decision-making in many areas of the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation

Shoreline Master Programs

Shoreline Master Programs are local land-use policies and regulations that guide shoreline use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-master-programs

Federal and tribal activities

Permitting federal and tribal activities under the Shoreline Management Act is complex.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma/shoreline-management-act-jurisdiction/federal-and-tribal-activities

Sediment staff contacts and expertise directory

We have experts who can answer your questions about sediment cleanups and sediment management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/sediment-staff-contacts

Shorelands & Environmental Assistance

We provide guidance, plans, and funds for communities where the water meets the land.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/shorelands-environmental-assistance

Developing Dam Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)

An emergency action plan helps dam owners act quickly and strategically to reduce risks and damages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/emergency-action-plan

Inspections

Inspections are an important part of our dam safety work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/inspections

Hanford cleanup

Our Nuclear Waste Program oversees mixed dangerous and radioactive waste cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup

Other facilities we oversee

We oversee other sites in Washington with mixed waste that aren't part of the Hanford cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/radioactive-waste-disposal

Saltwater

We work to protect Washington's marine resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater

Freshwater studies

Our scientists study freshwater environments, producing data and reports.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/freshwater/studies

Stewardship at Padilla Bay

Taking care of Padilla Bay: Tracking change, restoring habitat, and modeling responsible practices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/stewardship

Mitigation bank projects

View a list of approved and proposed wetland mitigation banks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects

Contact the Reserve

Contact Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Breazeale Interpretive Center.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/contact-us

Shoreline Master Program guidelines

We and local governments must meet state Shoreline Master Program guidelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/shoreline-master-program-guidelines

Kids page

Find out about our Padilla Bay resources for kids.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/education-programs/kids-page

Facility tour

Take a virtual tour of Padilla Bay Reserve.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/facility-tour

RSS feeds for well notice of intent

Subscribe to a well-drilling notice of intent (NOI) RSS feed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers/rss-feeds-for-well-notice-of-intent

Get involved at Padilla Bay

You can volunteer with Padilla Bay's education, research, and stewardship programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/get-involved

Water use in the Stillaguamish basin

Water use in the Stillaguamish River basin is guided by a 2005 rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/stillaguamish-basin

Wetland mitigation banking contacts

Ecology and Interagency Review Team (IRT) members make decisions about wetland mitigation banks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/contacts

Redmond SMP Amendment

The public comment period for Redmond's proposed SMP amendment is closed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/redmond

Skagit River basin studies

Science and analysis are the basis of our decision-making in the Skagit River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/studies