What to do
1. Fill out the application
2. Pay the application fee
You can pay the application fee with a check or money order to the SF Department of Public Health. Mail or deliver the payment in-person to:
Environmental Health
49 South Van Ness AvenueSuite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
If sending by mail, include "ATTN: Well Program" in the address line.
3. Submit your items
Gather your items and send them to us:
- For monitoring wells, email your items to Eurich.Santiago@sfdph.org
- For production wells, email your items to Corey.Chrisman@sfdph.org
You can also mail or deliver your items in-person to:
Environmental Health
49 South Van Ness AvenueSuite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
If sending by mail, include "ATTN: Well Program" in the address line.
4. Submit a report
- Make sure you are following state regulations
- Submit a copy of the Department of Water Resources Well Drillers Report, Form 188 with the State portal
- Email it to Eurich Santiago at Eurich.Santiago@sfdph.org within 30 days
Next steps
After you submit your application:
- The inspector will review your application and your annular seal
- The Tax Collector will bill you for the annual permit fees
Get help
For monitoring wells, contact Eurich Santiago
- Email Eurich.Santiago@sfdph.org
- Call 415-252-3800
For monitoring wells, contact Corey Chrisman
- Email Corey.Chrisman@sfdph.org
- Call 415-252-3800
Last updated April 16, 2024