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OWRD tells Klamath County about low groundwater reporting compliance and new well‑use rules
Summary
Oregon Water Resources Department staff told commissioners they are increasing enforcement of static groundwater‑level reporting (about 50% noncompliance statewide), outlined outreach and education plans for Klamath Basin water right holders, and summarized recent state bill changes affecting domestic and certain commercial well use and penalties for illegal water use.
Representatives from the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) briefed the Klamath County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 22 about statewide and local efforts to improve groundwater reporting compliance and recent state law changes affecting well use.
An OWRD presenter said static groundwater‑level reporting has been a condition in many permits since the 1990s but that compliance has historically been low: “We currently have about 50% of water rights that are noncompliant,” the presenter said, describing a statewide push to increase reporting. The department told the board it sent reminder letters this February to about…
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