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Drug Lab Regulations

WAC 246-205 is the law that details what responsibilities the Yakima Health District has in a drug lab situation. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, posting the structure for non-entry (usually a house, garage, or shed) , assessing for contamination, overseeing decontamination, accepting decontamination, and releasing the structure for re-occupancy. It is possible that the surrounding property may also have contamination that will need to be dealt with.

If you are concerned about a currently active drug lab in your community or on your property, please contact your local police department. If you are concerned that your property may have been used as a drug lab in the past, please contact the Yakima Health District at 249-6508.

Drug Lab Cleanup

Drug Lab cleanup can be a lengthy process and one that can only be completed by a Department of Health Certified Contractor. Because the Clandestine Drug Lab Program at the State of Washington continually updates their resources, please follow the link below for the most up-to-date list of certified contractors in the state. Contractors are willing to travel to provide services.

Washington State Certified Contractors

Please also download How to Hire a CDL Decontamination Contractor to help you choose the best contractor for your project.

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Drug Lab Resources