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DC Well Permits

Published by Department of Energy and Environment | District of Columbia | Metadata Last Checked: February 19, 2026 | Last Modified: 2026-02-13T07:00:29.000Z
Wells are defined by 21 DCMR Chapter 18 as any test hole, shaft, or soil excavation created by any means including, but not limited to, drilling, coring, boring, washing, driving, digging, or jetting, for purposes including, but not limited to, locating, testing, diverting, artificially recharging, or withdrawing fluids, or for the purpose of underground injection. The Department of Energy & Environment's Regulatory Review Division reviews permit applications to install wells in private and public space through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and the District Department of Transportation.

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