Water RightsUnder Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. Landowners with water flowing past, through or under their property do not automatically have the right…
Domestic Water UseConserving water at home can save energy, extend the life of septic systems, maintain water levels in groundwater and stream water. Conserving water…
Water StorageConstruction of any size pond or reservoir to store water requires a permit from OWRD. A secondary water use permit is required to use or divert the…
IrrigationIn Benton County, irrigation is needed to maintain crops and yards during the summer months when rainfall is limited. The maximum irrigation…
Ground WaterRoughly 500,000 citizens in Oregon use a household well and need to protect, test, and purify the water as needed to keep their family safe. A basic…
Water Quality ManagementIn 1993, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Water Quality Management Act (Senate Bill 1010), directing ODA to help landowners reduce…
