Or. Admin. R. 690-240-0024 – Well Identification Label

(1) Within 30 days of completion of well construction, conversion, or alteration, the constructor shall permanently affix a well identification label to the wellhead in an accessible and visible location in the following manner:
1. (a) For above ground completions, labels shall be at least six inches above ground surface and shall be permanently attached to the outside of the protective casing using a stainless steel band, stainless steel rivets, or screws.
2. (b) For flush grade completions:
  1. (A) Rivet or bolt the label to the inside of the monument skirting; or
  2. (B) Band or strap the label to the well casing; or
  3. (C) Insert the strap or band into the concrete in the bottom of the vault.
(2) Identification labels may not be attached to pumps, pump equipment, water delivery lines, or well caps.
(3) The identification label number shall be recorded on the well report at the time the report is submitted.
(4) The well identification label shall be attached in such a manner as to be easily readable upon inspection.
(5) Identification labels shall be furnished by the Department.
(6) If a well identification label is already affixed to an existing well that is being altered, converted, or abandoned, the constructor shall record the identification label number on the well report.
(7) When a well that has a well identification label on it is permanently abandoned, the well identification label shall be destroyed. The well identification label shall not be reused.

ORS 536.090, ORS 537.505-537.795, ORS 536.027, ORS 536.900 & ORS 537.992

ORS 536.090, ORS 537.505-537.795, ORS 536.900 & ORS 537.992