WAC 332-17-460   Pits or sumps.  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.]