Program and Services

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Well Standards Program

The Alameda County Public Works Agency, Water Resources Office is located at:
399 Elmhurst Street
Hayward, CA 94544
For Driving Directions or General Info, Please Contact 510-670-5480 or wells@acpwa.org
For Drilling Permit information and process contact James Yoo at
Phone: 510-670-6633
FAX: 510-782-1939
Email: Jamesy@acpwa.org

Alameda County Public Works is the administering agency of General Ordinance Code, Chapter 6.88 . The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of groundwater wells and exploratory holes as required by California Water Code. The provisions of these laws are administered and enforced by Alameda County Public Works Agency through its Well Standards Program.

Permits are required for all work pertaining to wells and exploratory holes at any depth within the jurisdiction of the Well Standards Program. A completed permit application, along with a site map, should be submitted at least ten (10) working days prior to the planned start of work. Submittals should be sent to the address or fax number provided on the application form. When submitting an application via fax, please use a high resolution scan to retain legibility.

DRILLING PERMIT JURISDICTIONS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY

DRILLING PERMIT APPLICATION
Complete Permit Application Check List (24 Kb)*

Attention: Well Application fees will increase starting on July 1, 2008.
For construction and destruction of all wells the fee will be $345.00 each well (Previous $300.00)
For all boreholes applications the fee will be $230.00 per site (Previous $200.00)
Inspection fees are included into the permit fees.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Online Application and tracking
Mail, Fax, or In-person Application form (30 Kb)* (OPTIONAL)
Check Requirements:
- Print application form
- Fill out application (type or print clearly)
- You must submit at least 10 work days prior to the planned start of work date.
- You must provide Well Specifications.
- You must provide Property Owner Information.
- Permit fees may be paid by check. Make check payable to: Treasurer, County of Alameda
- Attach site map and payment with application and mail to address below:
  
  Alameda County Public Works Agency, Water Resources
  399 Elmhurst Street
  Hayward, CA 94544
  FAX: 510-782-1939
Site Hazard Information Form (51 Kb)*

STATE (DWR) WELL COMPLETION REPORT BLANK FORM (PDF)*

WELL SEARCH REQUEST FORM (PDF)

Well Owner's Request Form for Previously Filed Forms (41Kb)*
Government Authorization Form for the Release of Forms (46 Kb)*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Adobe PDF Reader is Required.