OAR 340-044-0017: Repairs of Existing Sewage Drain Holes or Sewage Drill Holes

(1) No person shall repair or attempt to repair a plugged or otherwise failing sewage drain hole or sewage drill hole unless a repair permit is issued according to the terms and conditions in OAR 340-071-0215. (2) A repair permit issued by the Director shall specify the method to be used for sewage treatment, disposal and drain hole repair. Deepening or repair of a sewage drain hole shall be approved only if the Director determines that no other on-site or off-site option for sewage treatment and disposal is feasible. Deepening the sewage drain hole shall be limited to a maximum depth of 100 feet, and the drain hole shall terminate at least 100 feet above groundwater. (3) Any other requirement specified by the Director to protect groundwater from contamination shall be met.