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Wells Program

The Environmental Management Wells Program is responsible for oversight of the construction, modification, repair, inactivation and destruction of wells in Sacramento County, pursuant to Chapter 6.28 of the Sacramento County Code and and Section 13801 of the California Water Code.

The Wells Program regulates Water Supply Wells, Monitoring Wells, Exploratory Soil Borings, Geothermal Heat Exchange Wells, Cathodic Protection Wells, and other special use wells. Any well constructed in Sacramento County must have a permit from the Environmental Management Department prior to the start of construction unless it is specifically exempted in the Code.

Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the documents referenced on this page and plan ahead for your well construction to avoid any possible delays in the construction process.

Wells Program Staff:

Issue permits
Inspect well construction, modification, repair, inactivation, and destruction activities
Maintain a database that includes information on permitted wells in Sacramento County
Conduct enforcement actions against persons that violate provisions of the well Code
Approve plot plans during building permit issuance

Please visit the EMD Forms & Documents - Wells Program section for up to date forms, including:

Permit Fee Waiver for Water Well Pump Repairs/Replacements Updated 07/01/2011
EMD Well Program Contact List Updated September 10, 2010
Well Ordinance (Sacramento County Code Chapter 6.28) Final, Adopted April 13, 2010
Well Ordinance Enforcement Policy Updated September 10, 2010
Destruction of Supply Wells and Exploratory Holes (Borings) Requirements Updated September 10, 2010
Guidelines for Repair and Destruction of Hand-Dug Wells (Draft) Updated 09/10/2010
Damaged or Missing Wells Updated 02/16/2011
Well Application & Permit Form Updated 09/10/2010
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Well Site Plan Updated 09/10/2010
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Well Destruction Supplement Updated 09/10/2010
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Permanent & Temporary Conductor Casings Guidance Document Updated 10/04/2010
Compliance Bulletin: Ready Mix Sand and Cement for Water Well Seals Updated 09/10/2010
Well Driller's Authorization Letter Updated 09/10/2010
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Property Owner's Authorization Letter Updated 09/10/2010
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Well Driller's List Updated 11/30/2010
Water Well Testing Laboratories Updated 09/10/2010
2011-2012 Well Fee Summary Updated 07/01/2011
Water Well Disinfection Stages I and II Updated 09/10/2010
Permit Requirements for Pump Repair or Replacement Updated 09/10/2010
Water Well Standards: State of California Department of Water Resources Bulletin 74-81
Water Well Standards: State of California Department of Water Resources Bulletin 74-90 (Supplement to Bulletin 74-81)

Wells Program Related Links:

For more information please contact the Wells Program staff at:

Sacramento County Environmental Management Department

Environmental Compliance Division

10590 Armstrong Avenue, Suite A

Mather, CA 95655-4153

916-875-8400

916-875-8513 (fax)

emdinfo@saccounty.net

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