Or. Admin. Code § 690-220-0070

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 690-220-0070 - Abandonment of Artesian Wells

In addition to OAR 690-220-0040 and 690-220-0050, the flow of artesian water supply wells to be abandoned shall be confined or restricted by cement grout applied under pressure, or by the use of a suitable well packer, or a wooden plug placed at the bottom of the confining formation immediately above the artesian water-bearing zone. Cement grout or concrete shall be used to effectively fill the well to land surface. (See Figure 220-4, 1986.)

WRD 3, f. & ef. 2-18-77; WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79,; WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-063-0015; WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01; WRD 3-2008, f. 12-22-08, cert. ef. 1-2-09

Figures referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540