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METHAMPHETAMINE LABS
Illegal methamphetamine labs use hazardous chemicals that can harm public health. Chemicals and residues can cause burns, respiratory and neurological damage, and death. A Fact Sheet about meth labs is available from the Washington State Department of Health.
When a methamphetamine lab is discovered in Clallam County, the Environmental Health Division works with local law enforcement, the Department of Health, and certified cleaning contractors during the cleanup process.
The Washington State Department of Health is the lead agency for drug lab cleanups. They have a Clandestine Drug Lab Program that provides training and policy development, and also keeps a list of contaminated properties. Their website contains information about the program, the cleanup process and certified contractors, and other educational materials.
Clallam County and the State Department of Health follow the following state regulations pertaining to drug labs:
RCW 64.44 Contaminated Properties
WAC 246-205 Decontamination of Illegal Drug Manufacturing or Storage Sites
CCHR 5 Contaminated Properties from Illegal Drug Manufacturing or Storage
Contact Environmental Health with questions or comments about the information on this page.
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