Water Use Rules in Lane County, OR (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lane County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recycled Water Rules
In Lane County's Exclusive Farm Use zone, land-applying reclaimed water, industrial process water, biosolids or septage for farming, horticulture, silviculture or irrigation requires a license or permit from the Oregon DEQ before the use begins, plus Type II land use approval under Lane Code § LC 16.212(4)(k). No county approval issues without the DEQ authorization already in hand.
Land-Applying Recycled Water in Lane County
Some RestrictionsLane Code § LC 16.212(4)(k)
Land application of reclaimed water, agricultural process or industrial process water or bio solids, or the onsite treatment of septage prior to the land application of bio solids, for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in the EFU zone is subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of E...
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