OAR 690-230-0030
Construction of Low-Temperature Geothermal Production and Injection Wells

(1)

Low-temperature geothermal production and injection wells shall be constructed in conformance with applicable rules (OAR 690-200-0005 (Basis for Regulatory Authority) to 690-225-0110 (Schedule of Civil Penalties)) with specific additions and modifications as described in OAR 690-230-0005 (Policy and Purpose) to 690-230-0140 (Water Right Limitation for Nonstandard Effluent Disposal Systems).

(2)

Low-temperature geothermal production and low-temperature geothermal injection wells shall be constructed in a manner that protects groundwater from contamination, waste and loss of artesian pressure, and substantial thermal alteration.

(3)

If utilization of the well causes heating or cooling of the casing resulting in thermal expansion or contraction of the casing to the point that adherence to the minimum well construction standards will not prevent or eliminate groundwater contamination, groundwater waste, or loss of artesian pressure, or substantial thermal alteration, then the licensed well constructor shall submit a written request to the Director to use alternate construction methods and/or materials to prevent groundwater contamination, groundwater waste, loss of artesian pressure, and substantial thermal alteration. Written approval from the Director must be obtained prior to completion of the well.

(4)

A well constructor or owner of a low-temperature geothermal production or injection well may submit well construction plans to the Department for assistance and review of construction details.

Source: Rule 690-230-0030 — Construction of Low-Temperature Geothermal Production and Injection Wells, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-230-0030.

690–230–0005
Policy and Purpose 690–230–0020
Definitions 690–230–0030
Construction of Low-Temperature Geothermal Production and Injection Wells 690–230–0040
Location of Low-Temperature Geothermal Injection Wells Not Exceeding 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0045
Location of Low-Temperature Geothermal Injection Wells Exceeding 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0050
Description of Proposed Well Use (Start Card) 690–230–0060
Identification of Intended Well Use (Well Log) 690–230–0070
Well-Head Protection Equipment 690–230–0075
Disposal of Low-Temperature Geothermal Fluids Produced During Drilling and Testing 690–230–0080
Pump Testing of Low-Temperature Geothermal Injection Wells with an Anticipated Injection Rate of Less than 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0085
Pump Testing of Low-Temperature Geothermal Injection Wells with an Anticipated Injection Rate Exceeding 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0090
Water Temperature Measurement 690–230–0100
Additional Standards for Low-Temperature Geothermal Injection Wells 690–230–0110
Injection Plan for Wells with an Anticipated Injection Rate Not Exceeding 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0115
Injection Plan for Wells with an Anticipated Injection Rate Exceeding 15,000 Gallons Per Day 690–230–0120
Water Rights Procedure Processing of Applications 690–230–0130
Exemption from Water Right Permit Application/Use of Low-Temperature Geothermal Fluid 690–230–0140
Water Right Limitation for Nonstandard Effluent Disposal Systems
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 690-230-0030’s source at or​.us