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New commercial and residential septic and well construction halted by Washington's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. Read our message for the services we've suspended, the services we still offer and more.
We suspended in-person services. Questions? Call (253) 798-6470.
Protect your water supply—enjoy good health.
Clean water promotes good public health. Everyone deserves to have a safe and reliable source of drinking water. To make sure water from the tap is safe, we permit, regulate, educate and consult with:
- Water systems.
- Industry professionals.
- Property owners.
- Businesses.
Where does my water come from?
If you live in a city or town, your water likely comes from a large municipal water system. Residents—outside city limits—get water from small water systems or individual wells.
Types of water systems.
Individual well:
- One well serving a single family home.
Public water system:
- A system serving more than one household.
- A system serving a commercial establishment (school, park, church, business, etc.)
- Large water systems (Group A)
- Serves 15 or more connections.
- Serves population greater than 25.
- Small water systems (Group B)
- Serves 2-14 connections.
- Serves population less than 25.
How do I find out about my water system?
- Check your water bill (name, phone number.)
- Ask your neighbors.
- Click Data and Records box below.
- Contact us.