OAR 690-210-0150
Sealing of Water Supply Wells in Consolidated Formations


(1)

Water supply wells drilled into a water-bearing rock formation overlain by clay, silt, sand, gravel, cobbles, or similar materials, shall be constructed in accordance with one of the following methods:

(a)

Method 1 (Continuous Seal):

(A)

An upper oversize drillhole, at least four inches greater in diameter than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing to be installed, shall extend from land surface to at least five feet into solid, unfractured, consolidated rock overlying the water-bearing rock formation below a depth of 13 feet. Unperforated permanent well casing shall extend to this same depth.

(B)

The annular space between the permanent well casing and the drillhole wall within the consolidated rock formation shall be filled with grout using an approved grout placement method.

(C)

The upper annular space between the permanent well casing and the drillhole wall shall be filled with grout using an approved grout placement method from land surface to at least five feet into a clay interval below a depth of 13 feet.

(D)

The annular space between the upper and lower sealing intervals shall be filled with grout using an approved grout placement method.

(E)

A smaller diameter liner pipe or well screen may be installed to complete the well.

(F)

If cement grout is placed by a suitable method from the bottom of the permanent well casing to land surface (Methods A, B, D, Appendix 210-3), the upper drillhole shall be at least two inches larger than the nominal diameter of the permanent well casing. (See Figure 210-4);

(b)

Method 2 (Step-Down Casing/Inner Casing):

(A)

An upper oversize drillhole, at least four inches greater in diameter than the upper permanent well casing to be installed, shall extend from land surface to at least five feet into a clay interval below a depth of 13 feet.

(B)

Unperforated, permanent well casing shall extend to, and be driven into, solid, unfractured, consolidated rock overlying the water- bearing rock formation.

(C)

A lower drillhole, at least as large as the inside diameter of the upper permanent well casing, shall be constructed at least five feet into solid unfractured consolidated rock overlying the water-bearing rock formation.

(D)

A smaller diameter steel well casing, at least two inches smaller in diameter than the diameter of the upper permanent well casing, shall extend at least five feet into solid unfractured consolidated rock overlying the water-bearing rock formation and at least eight feet into the upper permanent well casing.

(E)

The annular space between the upper oversize drillhole and the upper permanent well casing, and the annular space between the smaller diameter lower permanent well casing and the lower drillhole, shall be completely filled with grout using an approved grout placement method after the upper permanent well casing and the lower permanent well casing are set into final position. (See Figure 210-5);

(c)

Method 3 (Under-Reaming):

(A)

An upper oversize drillhole, at least four inches greater in diameter than the permanent well casing to be installed, shall extend from land surface to at least five feet into a clay interval below a depth of 13 feet.

(B)

A lower drillhole, at least two inches greater in diameter than the diameter of the permanent well casing to be installed, shall be constructed at least fifteen feet into solid, unfractured, consolidated rock overlying the water-bearing rock formation by under-reaming methods.

(C)

Unperforated, permanent well casing shall extend to and be driven into solid, unfractured, consolidated rock overlying the water-bearing rock formation at the bottom of the under-reamed section following placement of the casing seal material.

(D)

The annular space between the upper oversize drillhole and the permanent well casing shall be filled with cement grout using Method C or unhydrated bentonite. The annular space between the lower under- reamed drillhole and the permanent well casing shall be completely filled with grout applied under pressure in accordance with grout placement Method A, B, or D, in Appendix 210-3.

(E)

Casing seals may not be placed in unconsolidated formation materials using the under-reaming method.

(2)

In all cases, (Methods 1, 2, or 3, above), if materials penetrated by the upper oversize drillhole cave, or tend to cave, an outer temporary surface casing shall be used to case out all caving material throughout construction of the oversize drillhole. The temporary surface casing shall be withdrawn as the annular space is filled with grout.
[ED. NOTE: Figures and Appendices referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 690-210-0150 — Sealing of Water Supply Wells in Consolidated Formations, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-210-0150.

690‑210‑0005
Standards Apply to all Methods of Well Construction
690‑210‑0030
Placement of Water Supply Wells
690‑210‑0060
Explosives
690‑210‑0065
Hydrofracturing
690‑210‑0070
Injection Wells
690‑210‑0100
Mineralized or Contaminated Groundwater
690‑210‑0130
Sealing of Wells in Unconsolidated Formations Without Significant Clay Beds
690‑210‑0140
Sealing of Water Supply Wells in Unconsolidated Formations with Significant Clay Beds
690‑210‑0150
Sealing of Water Supply Wells in Consolidated Formations
690‑210‑0155
Additional Standards for Artesian Water Supply Wells
690‑210‑0160
Additional Standards for Filter Pack Wells with Surface Casing
690‑210‑0170
Additional Standards for Filter Pack Wells without Surface Casing
690‑210‑0180
Additional Standards for Driven or Jetted Wells
690‑210‑0190
Steel Casing
690‑210‑0200
Steel Casing Joints
690‑210‑0210
Plastic Casing
690‑210‑0220
Plastic Casing Joints
690‑210‑0230
Inner Casing
690‑210‑0240
Casing Shall be Centered
690‑210‑0250
Top Terminal Height
690‑210‑0260
Openings in the Casing
690‑210‑0270
Pitless Well Adapters and Units
690‑210‑0280
Access Ports, Dedicated Measuring Tubes and Airlines
690‑210‑0290
Liner Pipe
690‑210‑0300
Drill Cuttings or Chips
690‑210‑0310
Cement Grout
690‑210‑0315
Concrete
690‑210‑0320
Methods of Placement of Cement Grout or Concrete
690‑210‑0330
Unhydrated Bentonite
690‑210‑0340
Method of Placement of Unhydrated Bentonite
690‑210‑0350
Resumption of Construction Following Placement of Cement Grout
690‑210‑0360
Movement of Casing after Cement Grouting
690‑210‑0370
Well Test
690‑210‑0380
Disinfection of a Well
690‑210‑0390
Completion of Wells
690‑210‑0400
Construction of Dug Wells
690‑210‑0410
Buried Slab Construction
690‑210‑0420
Surface Curbing
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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