OAR 690-200-0028
Designated Special Area Standards
(1)
Special Area Standards for the Construction and Alteration of Water Supply Wells in the Lakeview Area.(a)
As used in this rule and illustrated in Figure 200-3, “The Lakeview Area” includes the area located in Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9 of Township 39 South, Range 20 East of the Willamette Meridian, Lake County, Oregon. Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 4, said point bears South 1 40’ 45” East — 2245.31 feet from the Northwest Corner of Section 4; thence South 89 54’45” East — 1907.04 feet to the West right of way line of the Fremont Logging Road; thence South 39 26’ 40” East along the West right of way line of the Fremont Logging Road — 3095.16 feet; thence South 1 53’ 14” East — 617.32 feet to the South line of Section 4; thence continuing in Section 9 — South 00 13’ 8” West parallel to the North South centerline of Section 9 - 2649.14 feet to the East West centerline of Section 9; thence South 89 45’ 31” West along the East West centerline of Section 9 — 3782.55 feet more or less to the West line of Section 9; thence West along the East West centerline of Section 8 — 1320.00 feet more or less to the center East 1⁄16 corner of Section 8; thence North 2640.00 feet more or less to the East 1⁄16 corner common to Sections 5 and 8; thence North 1 41’ 33” West — 2630.48 feet more or less to the center East 1⁄16 corner of Section 5; thence North 1 40’ 45” West — 410.32 feet; thence South 59 54’ 45” East — 1307.02 feet more or less to the point of beginning.(b)
Any new, altered, deepened or converted well in the sedimentary units (clay, sand, silt, gravel) in the Lakeview Area shall be cased and sealed according to OAR 690, division 210 with the following additional requirements:(A)
Unperforated casing and seal shall extend from land surface to a depth of 250 feet below land surface; and(B)
Perforated casing may extend below the seal.(c)
Liner installed in any new, altered, deepened or converted well in the sedimentary units (clay, sand, silt, gravel) in the Lakeview Area shall not extend more than 10 feet above the bottom of the unperforated casing.(d)
Alternatives to the special area standards shall be approved only if it can be demonstrated that the alternative techniques proposed to be used are as effective as the techniques required in subsection (1)(b) and (1)(c) above. Such alternatives require prior written approval by the Department and follow-up testing as may be required by the Department.(e)
Except as they may conflict with subsection (1)(b) and (1)(c), all other provisions of Oregon Administrative Rules for Well Construction and Maintenance Standards apply.(f)
This rule is applicable to wells for which construction, alteration, deepening or conversion began on or after April 1, 2004.(g)
This special area standard may be revised at a future date when additional information and analysis is provided from other agencies including the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.(2)
Special Area Standards for the Construction, Conversion and Maintenance of Water Supply Wells for the “Petes Mountain Area”, Clackamas County.(a)
As used in this rule and illustrated in Figure 200-4, “The Petes Mountain Area” includes the area located in Sections 28, 29, 32, 33 and 34 Township 2 South, Range 1 East, Willamette Meridian; and Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 16, Township 3 South, Range 1 East, Willamette Meridian. Beginning at the intersection of SW Ek Road and SW Stafford Road (T.2 S., R.1 E., Sec. 29); thence southerly along SW Stafford Road to SW Mountain Road; thence southerly along SW Mountain Road to SW Hoffman Road; thence easterly along SW Hoffman Road to the intersection of SW Hoffman Road, SW Petes Mountain Road and SW Riverwood Drive; thence due east to the Willamette River; thence northerly along the Willamette River to the mouth of the Tualatin River; thence northwesterly along the Tualatin River to SW Borland Road (a.k.a. Willamette Falls Drive); thence northwesterly along SW Borland Road to SW Ek Road; thence westerly along SW Ek Road to SW Stafford Road, to the point of beginning.(b)
All new, altered, deepened or converted wells constructed in the Petes Mountain Area shall be cased and sealed in accordance with OAR 690, Division 210 with the following additional requirements:(A)
All new wells shall have a nominal minimum well casing diameter of at least 6 inches.(B)
All wells shall have a minimum 3⁄4-inch diameter dedicated measuring tube installed at the time of pump installation, pump repair or pump replacement (See Figure 200-5 and OAR 690-215-0200).(C)
Alternatives to the special area standards shall be approved only if it can be demonstrated that the alternative techniques proposed to be used are as effective as the techniques required in subsection (2)(b) above. Such alternatives require prior written approval by the Department. In addition, follow-up testing may be required by the Department to insure the effectiveness of the alternative technique.(D)
Except as they may conflict with subsection (2)(b), all other provisions of Oregon Administrative Rules for Well Construction and Maintenance Standards apply.(E)
This rule is applicable to wells for which pump installation, repair or replacement began on or after July 1, 2008.(F)
This special area standard may be revised at a future date when additional information and analysis is provided from other agencies including the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.(3)
Special Area Standards for the Construction, Conversion and Maintenance of Water Supply Wells for the “Eola Hills Ground Water Limited Area,” Polk and Yamhill Counties.(a)
As used in this rule and illustrated in Figure 200-7, “The Eola Hills Ground Water Limited Area” includes all or portions of Sections 4 through 9, 16 through 21, and 29 through 32, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Willamette Meridian; Sections 3 through 10, 15 through 22, 28, 29 and 30, Township 7 South, Range 3 West, Willamette Meridian; Sections 1 through 5, 8 through 17, 20 through 29, and 32 through 36, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, Willamette Meridian; and Sections 1 through 30, Township 7 South, Range 4 West, Willamette Meridian. The boundary of the Eola Hills area is as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south line of Township 5 South and U.S. Highway 99W, thence east along the township line to the Willamette River, thence southerly to Oregon State Highway 22, thence westerly to U.S. Highway 99W, thence northerly along Hwy 99W to the point of beginning.(b)
All new, altered, deepened or converted wells constructed in the Eola Hills Ground Water Limited Area shall be cased and sealed in accordance with OAR 690, Division 210 with the following additional requirements:(A)
All new wells shall have a nominal minimum well casing diameter of at least 6 inches.(B)
All wells, in all aquifers, shall have a minimum 3⁄4-inch diameter dedicated measuring tube installed at the time of pump installation, pump repair or pump replacement (See Figure 200-5 and OAR 690-215-0200).(C)
All new and deepened wells developing water from basalt in the Eola Hills Ground Water Limited Area shall be limited to one aquifer and shall be continuously cased and continuously sealed to within 100 feet of the bottom of the hole.(c)
Alternatives to the special area standards shall be approved only if it can be demonstrated that the alternative techniques proposed to be used are as effective as the techniques required in subsection (3)(b) above. Such alternatives require prior written approval by the Department. In addition, follow-up testing may be required by the Department to insure the effectiveness of the alternative technique.(d)
Except as they may conflict with subsection (3)(b), all other provisions of Oregon Administrative Rules for Well Construction and Maintenance Standards apply.(e)
This rule is applicable to wells for which pump installation, repair or replacement began on or after July 1, 2008.(4)
Special Area Standards for New, Altered, Deepened or Converted Water Supply Wells in the “Mosier Area,” Wasco County.(a)
As used in this rule and illustrated in Figure 200-8, the “Mosier Area” includes the area located in Section 36 Township 3 North, Range 11 East, Willamette Meridian; and Sections 31, 32, 33 and 34 Township 3 North, Range 12 East, Willamette Meridian; and Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36 Township 2 North, Range 11 East, Willamette Meridian; and Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 Township 2 North, Range 12 East, Willamette Meridian. Beginning at a point of intersection of the Wasco County, Hood River County, State of Oregon and State of Washington lines; thence south along the Wasco and Hood River County line to the Southwest corner of Section 34, Township 2 North, Range 11 East of the Willamette Meridian; thence east to the Southeast corner of Section 32, Township 2 North, Range 12 East of the Willamette Meridian; thence north to the East 1⁄4 corner of Section 32; thence east to the Southeast corner of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 33; thence north to the Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 33; thence east to the Southeast corner of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 33; thence north to the North 1⁄4 corner of Section 33; thence east to the Southeast corner of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 28; thence north to the Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 28; thence east to Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 27; thence north to the Southeast corner of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 27; thence east to the Center 1⁄4 corner of Section 27; thence north to Southeast corner of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 27; thence east to the Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 27; thence north to the Northeast corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 27; thence east to the SE corner of section 22; thence north to the East 1⁄4 corner of Section 22; thence east to the Center 1⁄4 of Section 23; thence north to the Southeast corner of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 23; thence east to the Southeast corner of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23; thence north to the Northwest corner of Section 24; thence east to the North 1⁄4 corner of Section 24; thence north to the North 1⁄4 corner of Section 13; thence west to the Northeast corner of Section 15; thence north to the Oregon and Washington State line; thence west along the Oregon-Washington State line to the point of beginning.(b)
Well constructors shall provide at least 10 calendar days notice to the Department prior to the start of construction, alteration, deepening or conversion on any new or existing well in the “Mosier Area”, in one of two ways:(A)
A Start Card submitted electronically at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of construction, alteration, deepening or conversion; or(B)
A Start Card mailed, faxed or hand delivered and received by the Department in Salem at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of construction, alteration, deepening or conversion.(c)
In cases where the additional notice requirement cannot be met the well constructor shall notify the Department by fax, telephone or e-mail prior to the start of construction, alteration, deepening or conversion. Department approval is required to proceed. Approval shall be either, verbal, written or electronic.(d)
All new and deepened water supply wells developing water from the Columbia River Basalt Group in the “Mosier Area”, as described in (a) above, shall be limited to one aquifer and shall be constructed in accordance with OAR 690, division 210 with the following additional requirements:(A)
All new wells shall have a nominal minimum well casing diameter of at least 6 inches.(B)
The well constructor shall provide the following information to the Department so that a case and seal depth can be determined. The well shall not be permanently cased and sealed prior to consultation with the Department:(i)
A rough log that describes the kind and nature of the material in each formation penetrated, with at least one entry for each change of formation, the thickness of aquifers and available static water level measurements; and(ii)
Such additional information as required by the Department.(e)
Alternatives to the special area standards shall be approved only if it can be demonstrated that the alternative techniques proposed to be used are as effective as the techniques required in (d) above. Such alternatives require prior written approval by the Department. In addition, follow-up testing may be required by the Department to ensure the effectiveness of the alternative technique.(f)
All wells, in all aquifers, shall have a minimum 3⁄4-inch diameter dedicated measuring tube installed at the time of pump installation, pump repair or pump replacement (See Figure 200-5 and OAR 690-215-0200).(g)
Except as they may conflict with (d) above, all other provisions of Oregon Administrative Rules for Well Construction and Maintenance Standards apply.
Source:
Rule 690-200-0028 — Designated Special Area Standards, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=690-200-0028.