Water Quality Permits

​​Please submit fees and a hard copy of the application to:

DEQ Headquarters
700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 600
Portland, OR  97232-4100

and an electronic copy to the UIC Hydrogeologist.

DEQ’s UIC program is moving to a new electronic data management system called Your DEQ Online. Starting on Sept. 30, 2021, you can set up your account and start submitting notifications and fees electronically. As of that date, all notification and application forms will be on Your DEQ Online and will not be available in PDF or Word format.

Applications for authorization by rule

The following forms are used to apply for authorization of a UIC by rule. A UIC must meet certain conditions to be authorized by rule. DEQ processes applications for authorization by rule within two weeks of receiving a completed application.

• Stormwater Discharges - roof only
• Stormwater Discharges - all surfaces
• Non-Stormwater - aquifer storage and recovery, low-temperature geothermal, remediation, and other

Applications for authorization by permit

The following forms are used to apply for authorization of a UIC by permit. UIC owners apply for authorization by permit if UICs do not meet the conditions for authorization by rule, or if authorization by rule is cost-prohibitive.

• Individual Permit (WPCF-N) - Class V Stormwater, Class II Oil & Natural Gas, and Class V Geothermal
• General Permit (1900B) - Class V Geothermal
• General Permit (1200U) - Class V Stormwater

Other forms

The following forms must be submitted to DEQ for UIC ownership transfer, closure, and non-exposure certification:

• Name Change and/or Transfer of Registration and Authorization
• Preclosure Notification
• Certification of Non-Exposure to Toxics
• Sewage Drill Hole Closure Form