As used in ORS 448.115 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255 unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority. (2) “Connection” means the connection between a water system and a customer that enables the customer to receive potable water from the system. (3) “Construction standards” means criteria for constructing or installing water […]
Before a water system is subject to regulation under ORS 448.119 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255, the system must have at least four service connections, or it must serve water to public or commercial premises which are used by an average of at least 10 individuals daily at least 60 days each year. In a […]
(1) It is the purpose of ORS 448.119 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255 to: (a) Ensure that all Oregonians have safe drinking water. (b) Provide a simple and effective regulatory program for drinking water systems. (c) Provide a means to improve inadequate drinking water systems. (2) In carrying out the purpose set forth in subsection […]
ORS 448.119 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255 may be referred to as the Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act. [1981 c.749 §5; 1997 c.249 §148]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt water quality standards that are necessary to protect the public health through insuring safe drinking water within a water system. (2) In order to insure safe drinking water, the authority shall prescribe: (a) Construction standards governing the performance of a water system insofar as they relate to the […]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority may grant variances from standards if: (a) There is no unreasonable risk to health; (b) The water supplier has provided sufficient evidence to confirm that the best available treatment techniques are unable to treat the water in question so that it meets maximum contaminant levels; (c) The water supplier agrees […]
A water system that does not comply with the rules and standards of the Oregon Health Authority shall be operated only after the water supplier has received a permit for the system from the authority if: (1) The authority has not granted a variance from standards as provided under ORS 448.135 to the water supplier; […]
(1) A permit shall be issued by the Oregon Health Authority when there are economic or other compelling factors such that the water supplier is unable to install the water treatment facilities or to meet the maximum contaminant levels. (2) The authority shall prescribe a compliance schedule, including interim measures to eliminate the risk to […]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall: (a) Conduct periodic sanitary surveys of drinking water systems and sources, take water samples and inspect records to ensure that the systems are not creating an unreasonable risk to health. The authority shall provide written reports of the examinations to water suppliers and to local public health administrators, as […]
(1) The State Drinking Water Advisory Committee is created to advise and assist the Oregon Health Authority on policies related to the protection, safety and regulation of public drinking water in Oregon. (2) The committee created under this section shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Public Health Officer. The officer shall make the […]
The Oregon Health Authority: (1) May provide technical assistance and organize, coordinate and conduct training for water system personnel. (2) Shall conduct a program designed to stimulate public participation in matters relating to water systems through public presentations, dissemination of informational materials and other similar efforts. [1981 c.749 §11; 2009 c.595 §846]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall maintain a plan outlining actions to be taken by the authority during emergencies relating to water systems. (2) The authority may require that a water supplier compile an emergency plan if it appears necessary to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. [1981 c.749 §12; 2009 c.595 §847]
(1) Counties may develop water service plans. These plans should encourage small water systems to combine management functions and to consolidate where possible. Water service plans must be in keeping with county land use plans. (2) Cities or counties, whichever have authority to issue building permits, must certify that the Oregon Health Authority has approved […]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority may enter into an agreement with a local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003, under which the local public health authority performs the duties of the Oregon Health Authority under the Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act. The duration of the agreement, the duties to be performed and the […]
Subject to ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Health Authority: (1) Shall require that the water suppliers give public notice of violations in the water system. (2) May refuse to allow expansion of or additional connections to a water system until the water system meets water quality standards and requirements. (3) May enter an order requiring […]
The Oregon Health Authority may grant waivers on construction standards if the authority is satisfied there will be no unreasonable risk to health. [1983 c.271 §2; 2009 c.595 §851]
(1) Whenever a water system or part thereof presents or threatens to present a public health hazard requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may request the district attorney of the county wherein the system is located to institute an action. The action may […]
(1) Whenever the Director of the Oregon Health Authority has reasonable grounds to believe that a water system or part thereof is being operated or maintained in violation of any rule adopted pursuant to ORS 448.115 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255, the director shall give written notice to the water supplier responsible for the system. […]
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following if the result would be to pollute a source of a water system or to destroy or endanger a water system: (a) Establish or maintain any slaughter pen, stock-feeding yards or hogpens. (b) Deposit or maintain any unclean or unwholesome substance. […]
If, as a result of its activities under ORS 448.150, the Oregon Health Authority confirms the presence in ground water drinking water supplies of contaminants resulting at least in part from suspected nonpoint source activities, the authority shall declare an area of ground water concern. The declaration shall identify the substances confirmed in the ground […]
