Oregon Code § 448.123·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Purpose.
(1) It is
the purpose of ORS 448.119 to 448.285, 454.235 and 454.255 to:
(a) Ensure that
all Oregonians have safe drinking water.
(b) Provide a
simple and effective regulatory program for drinking water systems.
(c) Provide a
means to improve inadequate drinking water systems.
(2) In carrying
out the purpose set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Health
Authority shall act in accordance with the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155.
(3) If, in
carrying out any duty prescribed by law, the authority acquires information
related to ground water quality in Oregon, the authority shall forward a copy
of the information to the centralized repository established pursuant to ORS
468B.167. [1981 c.749 §4; 1989 c.833 §50; 1997 c.249 §147; 2007 c.71 §136; 2009
c.595 §839]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 448.123
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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