OAR 690-009-0010
Basis for Regulatory Authority and Purpose

The right to reasonable control of the ground waters of the State of Oregon has been declared to belong to the public. Through the provisions of the Ground Water Act of 1955, ORS 537.505 (Short title) to 537.795 (ORS 537.505 to 537.795 supplementary), the Water Resources Commission has been charged with administration of the rights of appropriation and use of the ground water resources of the state. These rules govern the use of ground waters, pursuant to 537.730 (Designation of critical ground water area) and 537.775 (Wasteful or defective wells), where the ground water is hydraulically connected to, and the use interferes with, surface waters.

Source: Rule 690-009-0010 — Basis for Regulatory Authority and Purpose, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-009-0010.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 690-009-0010’s source at or​.us