Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 210 - WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Section 690-210-0130 - Sealing of Wells in Unconsolidated Formations Without Significant Clay Beds

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-210-0130
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Water supply wells drilled into unconsolidated water-bearing strata overlain by unconsolidated materials, such as sand, silt, or gravel, without significant clay beds, shall have a watertight, unperforated well casing extending to a minimum of eighteen feet below land surface. An upper oversize drillhole, four inches greater in diameter than the nominal diameter of the casing, shall be constructed to a minimum depth of 18 feet. To prevent caving, a temporary surface casing, at least 18 feet in length, shall be used throughout the construction of the annular seal space. The annular space between the permanent well casing and the upper, oversize drillhole shall be completely full of grout in accordance with OAR 690-210-0310 thru 690-210-0360 after the permanent well casing is set into final position. The temporary surface casing shall be removed from the well as the annular space is filled. (See Figure 210-2).

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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090, ORS 537.505 - 537.795, ORS 536.027, ORS 536.900 & ORS 537.992

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.090, ORS 537.505 - 537.795, ORS 536.900 & ORS 537.992

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