Water Well Owner's Handbook Cover OWRD
WATER WELL OWNER'S HANDBOOK
A Guide to Water Wells In Oregon

By Oregon Water Resources Department

This information is valuable for individuals who own, wish to construct, or plan to abandon a water well in Oregon. It may also be helpful to people selling or buying property where wells are located or needed to meet water-supply needs. This information may not be applicable for all situations and is subject to change.

Table of Contents:

 Basic Ground Water and Well Info.
 Estimating Your Water Needs
 Water Rights and Exempt Uses
 Drilling Your Own Well
 Water Well Documentation
 Purchasing and Installing a Pump
 Water Well Maintenance
*Water Management
 Water Conservation Tips
 Domestic Well Testing for Real Estate
 Water Well Records
 WRD Contact Info.
*Water Well Maintenance Log


Christensen Well Drilling
Eugene, Oregon 97408
(541) 344-4205
Christensen Well Drilling: Well Answers
Oregon Health Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, Oregon 97201
Tel: 1 (800) 422-6012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Oregon Water Resources Department
725 Summer Street N.E., Suite A
Salem, Oregon 97301-1271
Tel: (503) 986-0900
Fax: (503) 986-0904
Web: www.wrd.state.or.us

DHS Drinking Water Program
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 611
Portland, Oregon 97232-2162
Tel: (971) 673-0405