Or. Admin. Code § 690-210-0065 - Hydrofracturing
(1) If the water
supply well is hydrofractured, the constructor shall so note on the well
report. Information reported shall include methods and materials used, maximum
pressure exerted on the formation, location of packers, initial and final
static water level figures, as well as initial and final yield
figures.
(2) In no case shall
hydrofracturing allow commingling of waters within the well bore.
(3) The well shall not be hydrofractured
within 20 feet of the bottom of the existing well casing.
(4) Clean sand or other materials (propping
agents) approved by the Department may be injected into the well to hold the
fractures open when the pressure is removed.
(5) All tools and propping agents shall be
disinfected prior to placement into the well.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.090 & ORS 537.505 - ORS 537.795
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