Washington Administrative Code
Title 332 - Natural Resources, Board and Department of (See also Title 222)
Chapter 332-17 - Geothermal drilling rules and regulations
Section 332-17-460 - Pits or sumps
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
The owner or operator shall provide pits and/or sumps of adequate capacity and design to retain all fluids and materials necessary to the drilling, production, and related operations on the well. No contents of pits and/or sumps shall be allowed to:
(1) Contaminate streams, artificial canals, waterways, groundwaters, lakes, or rivers;
(2) Adversely affect the environment, persons, plants, and wildlife; and
(3) Adversely affect esthetic values of the property or adjacent properties.
When pits and/or sumps are no longer needed, they shall be pumped out and the contents disposed of in approved disposal sites unless otherwise approved by the department.
Statutory Authority: RCW 79.76.050(2). 79-02-001 (Order), § 332-17-460, filed 1/4/79.
