Groundwater Management in King County, Washington

King County seeks to protect the health and well-being of its residents who rely on groundwater for drinking, and to ensure enough groundwater replenishes streams, lakes and wetlands to support fish and wildlife in the future. This site is provided by the King County Groundwater Protection Program. For information about program goals, responsibilities, funding and staff, please read About King County Groundwater Protection Program.

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Groundwater data
Look up well depths, water quality data, water level measurements and other groundwater data by looking up place names or attributes, or by navigating an interactive map.

Groundwater Maps and Reports
Read original reports and maps describing groundwater characteristics and conditions in King County.

Groundwater Management Areas
Learn about groundwater related issues, policies and activities in one of five areas in King County including East King County, Issaquah Valley, Redmond-Bear Creek, South King County, and Vashon-Maury Island groundwater management areas.

Groundwater Committees
Find out more about the citizen committees that advise King County on policies and plans realated to groundwater.

Drinking Water - Public Health, Seattle and King County
Find King County Public Health servirces, resources and regulations related to wells and other small drinking water systems that rely on groundwater.

Groundwater Education
Find descriptions of groundwater and the water cycle, links to educational, conservation, and stewardship sites and ways that you can take action to protect King County's groundwater.

Environmental Indicators for Groundwater
Learn about the condition of King County’s groundwater, key factors influencing its condition, King County actions, and how you can help.

Related Groundwater Resources
Browse a list of links to valuable information sources related to groundwater in our region.

This page is produced by the King County Groundwater Protection Program. To learn more about this group and its responsibilities, please read about the Groundwater Protection Program.