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STATE OF OREGON WELL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION FORM
(FILE WITH COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE)
Pursuant to ORS 537.788, owners of property on which a well is located shall, within 60 days following the construction
and/or alteration of a new well or upon property transfer, record the following information in the property deed records
at the appropriate County Clerks Office. Either the deed recording number or legal description of the property may be
used to identify the property.
Property Owner Name(s): C,ty of Ashland, OR c/o Paula Brown, Director
Mailing Address: ?p___E_~_~ain S_~_,_,~A__s._h_!~n~d OR~ ~975_2~. ....................
Deed Recording Number (or legal description): Volume 576 Page 17, Deed Record
Well Identification Number(s): L23752
of Public Works
of Jackson Co.,
Oregon
Rights and Responsibilities: Oregon law finds that ownership and the rights to reasonable control of water within this state belongs to the public to be managed
by the Water Resources Department. Most uses of water require a water right issued by the Water Resources Department. However, state law allows some uses
of groundwater without benefit of a water right. Contact the Department for more information. The Water Resources Department cannot guarantee the presence
of water in the desired amount on a specific property.
In addition to the above, owners of properties on which a well is located are responsible for maintaining that well in a proper manner. Some basic requirements
are listed below:
1. All wells shall be maintained in a condition where they are not a threat to public health or safety, a source of contamination, or a waste of the groundwater
resource.
2. All x~ells shall be securely covered to prevent any foreign substance from entering the well.
3. All wells shall be equipped with an access port or airline so that static water level information can be determined at any time.
4. Well casing must be protected from damage and meet minimum extension requirements.
5. Wells may only be permanently abandoned by a licensed and bonded well constructor or a landowner with a valid permit and bond. Well abandonment
must be carried out in accordance with state rules.
If you would like further information about water rights, maintaining / abandoning your well, or wish to receive a copy of the administrative rules concerning well
construction. please contact the Oregon Water Resources Department by phone at (503) 378-8455, or by mail at 158 12th Street NE, Salem, OR 97310.
I have read the above describing my basic rights and responsibilities related to well ownership.
Signature of Property Owner: ~ ~ '
Signed or attested before me this ____ ~7 ~ day of S e p t e mbe r
,19 99
by
Jackson
(Notary - Please Place Seal Here)
State of Oregon, County of
Paula Brown
(Name(s) of Person(s))
....... -':~X~ ~ My Commission Expires: Dec.
(Signature of Notary Public)
Recording Office Use Only
After Recording retum to Property Owner(s)
jackson County, Oregon
Ree~>rded
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