Often people who rely on a well are concerned about not having enough water.
This section of web pages addresses many topics related to this concern.
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CONSERVATION -- Links to publications and other websites on how to get by with less water in the home and outdoors, including landscaping that uses less water.
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WATER STORAGE -- Information about holding tanks, rain water collection and more.
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WELL GOING DRY -- There are many reasons why a well may produce less water than in the past, including problems with the well or pump, interference from nearby wells, drought, and even geological changes caused by earthquakes.
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MEASURING WELL WATER LEVEL -- This process is more complex than you may think. If you are thinking of monitoring your well, learn more about it here.
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GRAY WATER -- Gray water is household waste water other than toilet water (referred to as "black water"). Some states allow re-use of this water to irrigate lawns and garden. At this time, IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE UNTREATED GRAY WATER IN OREGON. Find out more about this and efforts to allow for gray water use in Oregon.
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GROUNDWATER RESTRICTIONS -- The Oregon Water Resources Department has designated certain geographic areas of the state as Critical Ground Water Areas or Ground Water Limited Areas. If you live in one of these areas there are restrictions placed on new uses and possibly even on existing uses.
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DROUGHT -- Well owners are often concerned about drought conditions. This page provides links to several drought web sites that in turn provide links to others. When drought conditions exist, we will try to post the most current information related to groundwater and wells in Oregon. If you have a well that goes dry during drought conditions, please contact us. We will keep a journal to share with others.
- Collecting Rainwater for Irrigation
