Well Water Program

Most issues related to groundwater management in Oregon are handled by state agencies under the authority of state law. Regulations related to groundwater management fall into two categories: groundwater quantity maintenance and groundwater quality protection.

Laws & Programs

An overview of the main state and federal laws related to groundwater in Oregon and the programs that have resulted from these laws.

• Oregon Groundwater Quality Protection Act
• Underground Injection Control
• Biosolids Program
• Reclaimed Water Program
• Underground Storage Tank Program
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Clean Water Act
• Oregon Department of Human Services Drinking Water Program

Agencies

Who does what related to groundwater in Oregon? These are the agencies that administer the regulations and programs that protect Oregon's groundwater. They are excellent sources of information and assistance.

• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
• Oregon Department of Agriculture
• Environmental Protection Agency
• United States Department of Agriculture
• United State Geological Survey

Permits

A summary table of the permits issued in Oregon to protect groundwater.