Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter 340
Division 53
GRAYWATER REUSE AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
340-053-0050
Purpose and Policy
(1) Purpose. OAR 340-053-0050 to 340-053-0110 prescribes requirements for the permitting of graywater reuse and disposal systems. The purpose of this division is to protect public health, safety and welfare; public water supplies; and waters of the state.
(2) Policy. It is the policy of the Environmental Quality Commission to encourage the use of graywater for beneficial purposes not requiring potable water because it reduces demand on drinking water sources and may conserve groundwater and stream flows by reducing withdrawal.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 454.610, 454.625, 468.020 & 468B.010
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 454.610, 454.615, 468B.020 & 468B.050
History:
DEQ 15-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-12-11