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690-205-0185 Water Supply Well Drilling Machines (1) All water supply well drilling machines being operated, other than under a landowner's permit, shall be plainly marked either with the bonded Water Supply Well Constructor's license number, the name of the bonded Water Supply Well Constructor, or the name of the well drilling business. The markings shall be permanently affixed on each side of the machine. Good quality paint or commercial decal numbers shall be used in placing the identification information on the drilling machine. In no case shall the constructor's license number, name, or business name, be inscribed with crayon, chalk, marking keel, pencil, or other temporary markings. (2) In all cases, the license number, name, or business name, of the bonded Water Supply Well Constructor shall be removed from the drilling machine immediately upon change of ownership or change of control of the drilling machine. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-06 WRD 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-03, Renumbered from 690-205-0060 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-010-0030, 690-060-0035 WRD 3-1983, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-83 WRD 3, f. & cert. ef. 2-18-77
690-210-0005 Standards Apply to all Methods of Well Construction (1) The following well construction standards apply to all methods of water supply well construction. The methods include, but are not limited to, drilling, driving, jetting, boring, and digging. (2) Horizontal and Remediation wells shall be constructed under special standard approval only as described in OAR 690-200-0021. (3) Additional standards will apply to some methods as specified in the following regulations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0216 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0030 Placement of Water Supply Wells (1) No person shall construct a water supply well: (a) Within 50 feet of any septic tank; or (b) Within 100 feet of a septic drainline or sewage disposal structure or facility; or (c) Within 50 feet of a closed sewage or storm drainage system (except those in or underneath a building); or (d) Within 50 feet of a confined animal feeding or holding area; or (e) Within 50 feet of any animal waste holding area such as a pond or lagoon; or (f) Within 100 feet of any sewage sludge disposal area; or (g) Within 5 feet from a permanent structure or the roof, eaves or overhangs of a permanent structure. This includes decks or other additions to the structure that may hinder the ability of a drilling machine to get over the well. This does not include pump houses or other outbuildings that are easily moved; or (h) Within 500 feet of a hazardous waste storage, disposal or treatment facility without written permission of the Director; or (i) Within 25 feet of an underground or aboveground petroleum storage tank that is used for residential purposes; or (j) Within 50 feet of an underground or aboveground petroleum storage tank that is used for commercial purposes. (2) A new water supply well may be constructed at the site of an abandoned septic tank or drain field one year after the septic tank or drain field is taken out of use. The abandoned septic tank shall be pumped by a DEQ licensed sewage disposal business to remove all contents. Following pumping, the tank shall be filled with reject sand, bar run gravel or other material approved by the on site sub-surface sewage permitting agent. The delivery line between the building and the tank shall be permanently capped or filled with cement grout. A water supply well shall not be constructed through an abandoned septic tank or septic drain line. The new water supply well shall be located to meet other setbacks as directed in section (1) of this rule. (3) Rain water gutter downspouts and drains are exempt from the setback requirements. (4) The constructor should consider whether greater setback distances are required for the protection of the groundwater depending on the topography and local geology. (5) To enable drilling equipment future access to the water supply well for alteration, repair, or abandonment, the property owner should maintain a minimum twenty-foot separation distance between the well and any power pole. (6) Additional Oregon Health Authority setback standards apply to wells used for public water systems. See OAR 333-061-0050(2) or contact the Oregon Health Authority for more information. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-16 WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-060-0015 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79 WRD 3. f. & cert. ef. 2-18-77
690-210-0060 Explosives (1) If explosives are used in the construction of a water supply well, their use must be reported on the well report. The type and amount of explosive(s) used shall be reported. (2) In no case shall explosives other than commercially developed gun perforators be detonated inside the well casing or liner pipe without written permission from the Director. The request shall include the type of explosive to be used, how it will be placed, and where it is to be placed. In no case shall an explosive charge be dropped down a well or used to sever installed well casing or liner pipe Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0066 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0065 Hydrofracturing (1) If the water supply well is hydrofractured, the constructor shall so note on the well report. Information reported shall include methods and materials used, maximum pressure exerted on the formation, location of packers, initial and final static water level figures, as well as initial and final yield figures. (2) In no case shall hydrofracturing allow commingling of waters within the well bore. (3) The well shall not be hydrofractured within 20 feet of the bottom of the existing well casing. (4) Clean sand or other materials (propping agents) approved by the Department may be injected into the well to hold the fractures open when the pressure is removed. (5) All tools and propping agents shall be disinfected prior to placement into the well. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
690-210-0070 Injection Wells No water supply well subject to these rules shall be used for the injection of surface or ground waters, or chemically or thermally altered waters, unless the injection installation, well design, and receiving formations are approved by the Water Resources Department. For additional regulations on the use of wells for injection purposes, contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-060-0030 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0100 Mineralized or Contaminated Groundwater All formations which yield contaminated or mineralized water shall be adequately cased and sealed off to prevent contamination of the overlying or underlying water-bearing zones. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0056 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0130 Sealing of Wells in Unconsolidated Formations Without Significant Clay Beds 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). [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0126 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0140 Sealing of Water Supply Wells in Unconsolidated Formations with Significant Clay Beds Water supply wells drilled into water-bearing intervals overlain by unconsolidated deposits of clay, or sand and gravel in which significant interbeds of clay are present, shall have a watertight, nonperforated, permanent well casing extending at least five feet into the clay interval overlying the water-bearing zone. In all cases, an upper oversize drillhole, at least four inches greater in diameter than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing shall be constructed to this same depth. In the event that the subsurface materials penetrated by the upper drillhole cave, or tend to cave, an outer, temporary surface casing shall be used to case out caving materials throughout the construction of the oversize drillhole. If the clay interval is 13 feet or less below land surface, the watertight, nonperforated well casing and the upper, oversize drillhole shall extend to a minimum depth of 18 feet below land surface. If necessary to complete the well, the single, permanent well casing may be extended below the required sealing depth prior to sealing the well with grout. If preferred, a smaller diameter casing, liner, or well screen may be installed. The annular space between the permanent well casing and the upper, oversize drillhole shall be completely filled with grout in accordance with OAR 690-210-0310 through 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 210-3). [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-16 WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79, Renumbered from 690-061-0131
690-210-0155 Additional Standards for Artesian Water Supply Wells (1) Water supply wells penetrating into an artesian aquifer shall have an upper oversize drillhole at least four inches greater in diameter than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing to be installed. Watertight unperforated casing shall extend and be sealed at least five feet into the confining interval immediately overlying the artesian water-bearing zone. In all cases, a minimum of 18 feet of casing and casing seal will be required. If cement grout is placed by a suitable method from the bottom of the casing (Methods A, B, or D, in Appendix 210-3 and Figure 210-1), the diameter of the upper oversize drillhole shall be at least two inches larger than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing. (2) To complete the well, inner casing, liner, or a well screen may be installed. When artesian pressures are encountered in the absence of a confining interval, casing and casing seal requirements shall be determined by the Director upon written application. In the alternative, the person constructing the well may construct the well in conformance with the minimum standards for artesian wells with a confining interval, set forth in section (1) of this rule. (3) If an artesian water supply well flows at land surface, the well shall be equipped with a control valve and a watertight mechanical cap, threaded or welded, so that all flow of water from the well can be completely stopped. (4) All flowing artesian wells shall be equipped with a pressure gauge placed on a dead- end line. A petcock valve shall be placed between the gauge and well casing. (See Figure 210-7). (5) All flowing artesian water supply wells shall be tested for artesian shut-in pressure in pounds per square inch and rate of flow in cubic feet per second, or gallons per minute, under free discharge conditions. This data shall be reported on the well report. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 11-2023, minor correction filed 07/28/2023, effective 07/28/2023 WRD 10-2023, minor correction filed 07/19/2023, effective 07/19/2023 WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 9-6-16 WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01, Renumbered from 690-210-0120 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0156, 690-061-0161, 690-061-0166, 690-061-0171 & 690-061-0176 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0160 Additional Standards for Filter Pack Wells with Surface Casing If a permanent surface casing is installed in the construction of a filter pack well, a watertight, welded, steel plate at least 3/16 of an inch in thickness shall be installed between the inner production casing and the outer surface casing at the well head. A watertight fill port with threaded cap may be installed for the purpose of placing additional filter pack material in the well. (See Figure 210-8.) [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0141 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0170 Additional Standards for Filter Pack Wells without Surface Casing 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.) [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0146 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0180 Additional Standards for Driven or Jetted Wells All drive point wells or jetted wells shall have nonperforated, watertight casing meeting the minimum specifications shown in Table 210-1 and extending a minimum distance of 18 feet below land surface. Drive casing greater than 3-1/2 inches shall comply with the minimum specifications in OAR 690-210-0190. An upper drillhole at least four inches greater in nominal diameter than the permanent casing shall extend at least 18 feet below land surface. The annular space shall be filled with grout. If temporary casing is used during construction, it must be removed during placement of the grout. (See Figure 210-10.) [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0186 & 690-061-0191 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0190 Steel Casing (1) All steel casing installed shall be in new or like new condition, being free of pits or breaks, and shall meet or exceed the minimum American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM A-53A or B) specifications for steel pipe, for the sizes as set out in Table 210-2. (2) All steel casing having a diameter larger than 20 inches shall have a wall thickness of at least 0.375 inch. (3) Steel casing installed in a well greater than a nominal diameter of ten inches, having a wall thickness of 0.250 inch and meeting or exceeding ASTM A-53 A or B specifications must not exceed the following depth limitations (Diameter — Maximum Depth, respectively): (a) 12 inches — 500 feet; (b) 14 — 16 inches — 250 feet; (c) 18 — 20 inches — 100 feet. (4) Steel casings of other ASTM specifications shall not be used without written permission of the Director. A written request to use casing of other specifications shall be submitted to the Director. This request shall include a description of the casing specifications and the reason for its use. (5) See Table 210-3 for capacity of drillhole or casing. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] 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 History: WRD 5-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 WRD 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0006 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0200 Steel Casing Joints All steel casing joints shall be welded or thread coupled and shall be water tight. If welded casing joints are used, the weld shall be a full penetrating weld at least equal in thickness to the wall thickness of the casing. Welded casing joints shall have a tensile strength equal to or greater than that of the casing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0016 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0210 Plastic Casing (1) Plastic casing shall not be driven and may only be installed in an oversized drillhole. (2) Plastic casing may only be installed after drilling has been completed. No drilling is allowed inside plastic casing. (3) Such casing shall be of polymerized vinyl chloride (PVC), type 1120 or 1220, SDR 21 (Class 200) or SDR 26 (Class 160) or greater wall thickness, meeting the standards of the "National Sanitation Foundation" and the specifications of ASTM F-480 or ASTMD-2241-73 and D-1784-69. The well casing must be clearly marked by the manufacturer showing: nominal size, type plastic material, Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR), ASTM designation, and National Sanitation Foundation seal of certified approval. The maximum depth to which this plastic casing may safely resist collapsing forces is a function of the "Standard Dimension Ratio" (SDR), i.e., the ratio of the outside diameter to the casing wall thickness. The maximum depths have been computed for readily available SDR and are cited as: (a) SDR = 21 — Maximum Depth = 150 feet; (b) SDR = 26 — Maximum Depth = 100 feet. (4) If PVC casing is to be used, it shall be protected from physical and ultraviolet light damage using one of the following methods: (a) By use of an upper protective steel casing meeting the requirements of OAR 690-210-0190. The protective steel casing shall be a minimum of 2" larger in diameter than the PVC casing and shall overlap the PVC casing. The protective steel casing shall extend at least six inches above the top of the plastic well casing and shall be sealed at least four feet into the ground within the annular seal and shall be fitted with a lid; or (b) By use of a wellhead bunker. The bunker shall be made of concrete, hard plastic, fiberglass, wood or other structurally sound material that will protect the casing from both physical damage and ultraviolet light damage. The bunker shall completely surround the well and be fitted with a lid. The bunker shall be constructed so that access to the wellhead is maintained; or (c) By other appropriate methods as approved in advance by the Water Resources Department. (5) Pitless adaptors or units are not recommended in conjunction with PVC casing. If a pitless adaptor or unit is to be used, the constructor should take care that the weight of the pump and pump column do not exceed the strength of the casing. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.090 & 537.505 - 537.795 History: WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0031 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79