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Groundwater Protection and Well Stewardship

Oregon's Domestic Well Safety Program

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Nearly 23% of Oregonians rely on domestic wells, or private wells, as their primary source of potable water. This makes groundwater protection and well stewardship important to public health. The Oregon Domestic Well Safety Program (DWSP) works to protect the lifelong health of people in Oregon and our groundwater resources. We partner with local health departments and other state agencies to assess and manage risks associated with private wells and promote domestic well safety.


Highlighted Resources
  1. Drink well water? Test it regularly to protect your health. 
  2. For a complete guide to domestic well maintenance and your health, check out the Well Owner's Handbook (pozos de agua manual para el propietario).
  3. Selling property and need to submit a Real Estate Transaction form? Instructions and printable forms are available.
  4. Free services are available for private well users in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA). For more information, visit the LUBGWMA homepage. Para información en español, oprima aquí. 
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Real Estate Transactions

Domestic wells must be tested during real estate transactions (RET).


Testing

Routine Private Well Testing

Test your well water routinely to be sure it is safe to drink.



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