Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 220 - ABANDONMENT OF WATER SUPPLY WELLS
Section 690-220-0035 - Abandonment of an Existing Water Well After Replacement
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-220-0035
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
A landowner who replaces an old well by drilling a new well shall permanently abandon the old well if the old well is within a setback as defined in OAR 690-210-0030. Permanent abandonment of a well located within a setback shall occur within one year after the function of the well is replaced or within one year after the water right, if applicable, is transferred to the new well, whichever is later.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795
Stats. Implemented: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795
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