- (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.
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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