Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 210 - WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Section 690-210-0170 - Additional Standards for Filter Pack Wells without Surface Casing

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-210-0170
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

If a permanent surface casing is not installed in the construction of a filter pack well, and filler tubes are to be used, an oversize well bore having a nominal diameter of at least eight inches greater than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing shall be constructed. If filler tubes are not to be used, an oversize well bore having a nominal diameter of at least four inches greater than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing shall be constructed. A suitable plug shall be installed in the annular space between the filter pack material and the grout seal. A watertight fill pipe with threaded cap may be installed for the purpose of placing additional filter pack material in the well. The outside diameter of the fill pipe shall not exceed one-half the thickness of the grout seal surrounding the permanent well casing and shall be centered in the annular space. (See Figure 210-9.)

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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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