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690-210-0220 Plastic Casing Joints All plastic casing joints shall be watertight. Either "bell" type, threaded, or coupling hubs are approved. Hub couplings shall be of material meeting the specifications for plastic casings as set forth in OAR 690-210-0210. Joints shall be made by solvent cement in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Newly assembled joints require careful handling until the initial set has taken place, which varies with the temperature and the pipe size. The recommended initial set times are from manufacturer's recommendations (See Table 210-4). [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 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0036 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0230 Inner Casing Inner casing installed into a well must meet the minimum requirements of well casing (OAR 690-210-0190). The space between the two well casings shall be sealed so as to prevent the movement of water between the two casings. Inner casing installed in a well shall extend or telescope at least eight feet into the lower end of the well casing. The inner casing must be centered and must be a minimum of one inch smaller in diameter than the outer casing if an under reaming method system is used. If other methods are used, the inner casing must be a minimum of two inches smaller in diameter than the outer casing. The grout must be placed in a positive manner in accordance with method A, B, D, or E (see Appendix 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 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 WRD 8-1993, f. 12-14-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0231 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0240 Casing Shall be Centered In all instances, casings shall be centered in sealed intervals. Casing centralizers may be used to ensure centering. When sealing a well by Method E, casing centralizers shall be used. (See Figure 210-11). [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 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86
690-210-0250 Top Terminal Height (1) The casing head or pitless unit of any well shall extend a minimum of 12 inches above the finished ground surface or pumphouse floor, and a minimum of 12 inches above the local surface runoff level. The ground surface immediately surrounding the top of the well casing or pitless unit should be graded so as to drain surface water away from the well. Without permission of the Director, no casing shall be cut off below land surface except to install a pitless unit or during permanent abandonment of a well. (2) Application to the Director to reduce the top terminal height of casing shall include: (a) A description of physical characteristics of the well site which make the requested change necessary; and (b) A description of additional steps to be taken over and above the minimum standards in these rules which will assure adequate protection of the ground water resource. (3) The Director may approve a reduction of the top terminal height of the casing only upon a determination that the additional precautions to be taken and specific physical characteristics of the site would prevent contamination of the ground water resource. 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 690-061-0041 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0260 Openings in the Casing There shall be no opening in the casing wall between the top of the casing and the bottom of the required casing seal except for pitless adapters, measurement access ports, and grout nipples installed in conformance with these standards. In no case shall holes be cut in the casing wall for the purpose of lifting or lowering casing into the well bore unless such holes are properly welded closed and watertight prior to placement into the well bore. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0046 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0270 Pitless Well Adapters and Units Surface seal requirements for well casing set forth herein shall also apply when a pitless adapter or unit is installed in a well. The seal shall cover that interval occupied by the pitless case from the point of casing connection to land surface. A cement grout seal shall not be allowed within the pitless unit or pitless adaptor sealing interval. The pitless adapter or unit sealing interval shall be sealed with unhydrated bentonite as described in OAR 690-210-0330 and 690-210-0340. The pitless adapter or unit, including the cap or cover, pitless case and other attachments, shall be designed and constructed to be watertight to prevent the entrance of contaminants into the well from surface or near-surface sources. Pitless units shall be vented to the atmosphere. Refer to OAR 690-210-0210 if the pitless adaptor or unit is to be used in conjunction with PVC casing. NOTE: Prior to installing pitless well adapters or units on public, community, municipal, or public utility water supply wells, contact the Department of Human Resources. (See references to Health Division regulation in Appendix 210-1). [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 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0051 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0280 Access Ports, Dedicated Measuring Tubes and Airlines (1) All water supply wells , including wells that have been temporarily removed from service, temporarily abandoned due to a recess in construction, or temporarily abandoned before commencing service, shall be properly covered and shall be equipped with a usable access port with a minimum diameter of 1/2- inch for the purpose of determining the water level in the well at any time. (2) Access ports shall be installed prior to the Water Supply Well Constructor removing the well drilling machine from the well site. (3) Dedicated measuring tubes that meet the requirements of OAR 690-215-0060 are recommended to be installed on all water supply wells at the time of pump installation, pump repair, or pump replacement. Where required, dedicated measuring tubes shall be a minimum of 3/4-inch diameter schedule 40 PVC extending to the top of the pump (See Figure 200-5). The 3/4-inch diameter dedicated measuring tube may be reduced in size to 1/2-inch where it goes through the watertight well cap, but shall not be reduced in size over the length of the pipe. (4) An airline is not a substitute for a required dedicated measuring tube and, if installed, must enter the well in a location other than the access port. (5) Access ports, dedicated measuring tubes or airlines on all water supply wells shall be capped and be a minimum of twelve inches above finished ground surface or pumphouse floor (See Figures 210-12 and 200-5). (6) Access ports, airlines and dedicated measuring tubes on all water supply wells shall be maintained by the landowner in a condition that will prevent contamination of the groundwater resource, and shall remain free from wire or other obstruction. [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 2-2008, f. 6-18-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 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
690-210-0290 Liner Pipe Liner pipe installed through caving formations and installed without driving, may be of lighter weight than specified by Table 210-2 under OAR 690-210-0190. Such lightweight pipe shall have a wall thickness equal to or greater than 0.188 inch. All liner pipe shall be of steel, in new or like new condition, being free of pits or breaks; or shall be of polymerized vinyl chloride (PVC) type 1220 or 1120 and SDR 26 (Class 160) or greater wall thickness. Liner pipe installed in a well shall extend or telescope at least eight feet into the lower end of the well casing. In the event that more than one string of liner pipe is installed, each string shall extend or telescope at least eight feet into the adjacent larger diameter liner pipe. Liner pipe shall be removable. Liner pipe may be welded or hooked onto the permanent well casing but shall not be permanently fixed to a well casing or borehole wall using packers or grout which would prohibit the liner's removal. (See Inner Casing, OAR 690-210-0230.) [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, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0011 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0300 Drill Cuttings or Chips In no case shall drill cuttings or drill chips be used or allowed to fill, partially fill, or fall into the required sealing interval of a well during the construction or the completion of a well. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0110 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79 Repealed by WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79 WRD 3, f. & ef. 2-18-77
690-210-0310 Cement Grout When using cement grout as the sealing material in a well, it must meet the following requirements: (1) Cement grout used to seal a well shall be composed of a uniformly mixed slurry of Portland cement or High Early Strength Type III Portland cement and potable water, or High-alumina cement and potable water, mixed in the following proportions (Type of Cement — Gallons of Water Per Sack of Dry Cement, respectively): (a) Portland Cement — 4-1/2 to 6; (b) High Early Strength Type III Portland Cement — 5-1/2 to 6-1/2; (c) High-alumina Cement — 4-1/2 to 6. (2) Additives to increase fluidity, reduce shrinkage, or control time of set may be used in a cement grout mixture. Expanding agents such as aluminum powder may be used at a rate not exceeding 0.075 ounce (one level teaspoonful) per sack of dry cement. The powder shall not contain polishing agents. The addition of bentonite clay to a cement grout mixture is permissible but shall not in any case exceed five percent (5%) by weight of dry cement. Calcium chloride may be added to a Portland cement grout to accelerate the set but shall not exceed two pounds per sack of dry cement. High-alumina cement and Portland cement of any type shall not be mixed together for use in a well. (3) Cement types other than those set forth herein shall not be used as a sealing material in a well except upon written approval of the Director of the Water Resources Department. (4) In no case shall sand or aggregate be added to cement grout seal mixtures. (5) The volume of sealing material required shall be calculated prior to seal installation. The calculated volume and actual volume used shall be reported on the water supply well report. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 11-25-14 WRD 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-01 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0086 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0315 Concrete Concrete for use in the construction of a dug well, or for filling the annular space or well bore of a well, shall consist of clean, hard, and durable aggregate, and not less than five sacks of Portland cement per cubic yard of concrete. Concrete will be allowed only when the oversize drill hole is a minimum of eight inches larger in diameter than the well casing used in construction of the well. The maximum diameter of aggregate particles shall not exceed 1-1/2 inches, but, in any case, shall not exceed 1/5 or 20 percent of the minimum width of the space to be filled. The ratio of coarse aggregate to fine aggregate (Passing No. 4, U.S. Standard Sieve) shall be approximately 1-1/2 to 1 by volume, but, in any case, shall not exceed 2 to 1 nor be less than 1 to 2. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88, Renumbered from 690-210-0430 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0211 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0320 Methods of Placement of Cement Grout or Concrete Cement grout or concrete used as a sealing material in a well shall be placed or forced upward from the bottom to completely fill the annular space to be grouted and shall be placed in one continuous operation without significant interruption. If temporary outer surface casing is used in the construction of the well, it shall be withdrawn as the grout or concrete is placed. (For acceptable methods of placement, see Appendix 210-3 and Figure 210-1). [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 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-17 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 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, cert. ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0021 & 690-061-0096 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0330 Unhydrated Bentonite Unhydrated bentonite used in construction of casing seals for water supply wells shall be specifically designed for sealing wells and be within industry tolerances for dry western sodium bentonite. Bentonite shall be free of polymers that promote bacterial growth. Placement of the bentonite shall conform to the manufacturers specifications and result in a seal that is free of voids or bridges. Powdered bentonite and bentonite grout or slurry shall not be used as an annular seal material. 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 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0087 WRD 12-1985, f. 12-6-85, ef. 12-7-85
690-210-0350 Resumption of Construction Following Placement of Cement Grout The time needed for the final set of a cement grout mixture varies greatly in accordance with cement-water ratio and temperature. When cement grout is used to seal a well, construction should not resume until after the final set of the cement grout mixture. Performance of all cement grout seals shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for the construction of the well. Under no circumstances shall construction resume within six hours of the placement of the cement grout seal. Recommended periods of time for the final set are: (1) If Portland Cement is used — 72 hours; (2) If High Early Strength Type III Portland Cement is used — 48 hours; (3) If High-alumina Cement is used — 6 hours. 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 690-061-0101 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0360 Movement of Casing after Cement Grouting In no case shall the permanent well casing be moved or driven following the placement and initial set of the cement grout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 536, 537 & 540 History: WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0106 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0370 Well Test Upon completion, every well shall be tested for yield and drawdown either by bailing, pumping, or air testing for a period of not less than one hour. Any testing method that does not provide for drawdown measurements during testing is not an accurate or reliable test of yield. 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 690-061-0081 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0380 Disinfection of a Well Prior to or after being placed in the well, pumping equipment, sand, gravel and well casing shall be thoroughly hosed or sluiced with water, and shall be disinfected with a solution containing at least 50 parts per million chlorine. All water introduced into a well during construction shall be clean and potable. Upon completion, the well and its equipment, including the interior of the well casing, shall be thoroughly swabbed and cleaned to remove all of the oil, grease, and foreign substances. The well and its equipment shall be disinfected by thoroughly agitating and mixing in the well a solution containing enough chlorine to leave a residual of 25 parts per million throughout the well after a period of 24 hours. Disinfection should also occur following the installation of pumping equipment. (See Chart Recommendations for Disinfection of Wells, Appendix 210-2). NOTE: Other public agencies may have jurisdiction over the discharge of chlorine in certain areas. The constructor should contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality or the appropriate city public works department for further information. [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 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-88 WRD 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0116 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0390 Completion of Wells A well constructor or permitted landowner constructing their own well shall not remove the drilling machine from a well site, unless it is immediately replaced by another drilling machine in operating condition prior to completion or abandonment of the water supply well in compliance with OAR 690-210-0005 through 690-220-0140. 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 690-061-0121 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0400 Construction of Dug Wells Dug wells that are 21 feet or less in depth shall be sealed with grout from land surface to within three feet of the bottom of the well. Dug wells greater than 21 feet in depth shall be sealed with grout from land surface to a depth of at least 18 feet below land surface. In all cases a watertight surface curbing shall extend from a minimum of 12 inches above land surface and continue the entire length of the sealed interval. Open wells, sometimes called sumps, which exceed ten feet in average diameter and are dug to a depth of ten feet or less are exempt from these construction requirements, but are subject to all the requirements covering the use of ground water (water right application). (See Figure 210-13). [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 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0196 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0410 Buried Slab Construction In a buried slab type well, the slab shall be at least 18 feet below land surface and shall be at least three inches in thickness. The slab shall be reinforced to withstand all stresses. The slab shall be sealed with cement grout at least one foot thick, and the well bore backfilled with grout in accordance with OAR 690-210-0300 through 690-210-0360. (See Figure 210-13). [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 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0206 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79
690-210-0420 Surface Curbing (1) The surface curbing required in OAR 690-210-0400 shall be of concrete, concrete tile, or steel. If concrete is used, the concrete wall thickness shall not be less than six inches. In the case of buried slab type wells, well casing meeting the minimum specifications given in 690-210-0190 through 690-210-0220 shall be used. (See Figure 210-13.) (2) If precast concrete tile or steel casing is used for the surface curbing, the well diameter to the bottom of the surface curbing shall be eight inches greater than the outside diameter of the tile or steel, and the annular space shall be completely filled with grout in accordance with OAR 690-210-0310 through 690-210-0340. (See Figure 210-13). [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 13-1986, f. 10-7-86, ef. 11-1-86, Renumbered from 690-061-0201 WRD 9-1978, f. 12-12-78, ef. 1-1-79