The surface water point of diversion of a water right permit, or portion thereof, may be changed to allow the appropriation of groundwater instead of surface water, provided the proposed change meets the standards set forth in:

1. (1) ORS 540.531(2) or (3);
2. (2) OAR 690-380-2130(2) to (11), except that the water right permit need not be a water use subject to transfer; and
3. (3) OAR 690-380-7300.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.025 & ORS 536.027

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 537.211, ORS 540.531(2) & ORS 540.532(3)

History

WRD 3-2026, adopt filed 03/20/2026, effective 04/01/2026