Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 250 - WATER DISTRIBUTION
Section 690-250-0120 - Regulation of Ground Water/Surface Water

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-250-0120

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The watermaster shall respond to complaints based on a review of appropriate records and performance of necessary field inspections as judgement may require. The watermaster may request the assistance of a ground water geologist. The watermaster's response may be by oral or written communication to the ground water and surface appropriators involved in the complaint, or by personal visits by the watermaster or assistant watermaster.

(2) The watermaster shall distribute the surface water and ground water by relative priority within the affected area if ground water and surface water connection and substantial interference are determined. The watermaster may request the assistance of a ground water geologist during any phase of ground water/surface water distribution.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 540

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