EH
Environmental Health Department
Water Quality Program
In the Water Quality Program we are responsible for the enforcement of standards and codes regarding the construction and destruction of water wells, monitoring wells, exploratory soil borings and other special use wells. We carry out this responsibility by reviewing and approving permit applications and conducting on-site inspections to verify proper seals, well locations and site information. These wells must have an approved permit from the Environmental Health Department prior to the start of any construction.
The purpose of the program is to protect groundwater quality and to ensure an adequate and safe drinking water supply for the residents of Glenn County. Improperly constructed, altered, maintained, or destroyed wells are a potential pathway for introducing poor quality water, pollutants, and contaminants into good-quality ground water.
California Water Well Standards, DWR Bulletin 74-81
California Water Well Standards, DWR Bulletin 74-90 (Supplement to Bulletin 74-81)
Forms and Handouts:
Well Construction-Destruction Permit Application
Well and Water Disinfection Information
Orland Dry Cleaners PCE Information:
Groundwater Protection Policy Handout
Draft Removal Action Work plan, October 2007
Orland Area Of Concern Map 2005
Orland Area Of Concern Map 2009
