For all water users

For private well owners

For more languages: domestic.wells@dhsoha.state.or.us, 971-673-0440 

For public water providers

Technical Assistance

• Public Water System Circuit Rider: Free technical assistance for eligible water systems: Marlin Gochnour, PE, MBA - President  Civil West Engineering Services, Inc. mgochnour@civilwest.net or 541-266-8601 

Funding Resources

Business Oregon: Business Oregon has funding resources to help communities address potable water challenges as a result of wildfire. Funding for technical assistance and construction is currently available.

• Business Oregon, partnering with Oregon Health Authority, administers the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund that provides funding for public and private water systems.
• The Water/Wastewater Financing Program provides funding for eligible municipalities for urgent potable water needs. 
• The Small System Equipment Assistance Program funds small scale additions or replacement of equipment and instrumentation needed by small water systems serving fewer than 300 connections to ensure continued operation and protection of public health.
• For more information about funding, contact a Business Oregon Regional Development Officer.

Oregon Water Resources Department: For those looking at longer term water supply solutions (i.e., non-immediate replacement), the Oregon Water Resources Department has two funding opportunities that may be of interest

• Feasibility Study Grants - Reimburse up to 50 percent of the costs of studies to evaluate the feasibility of developing water conservation, reuse, and storage projects. This competitive funding opportunity helps individuals and communities investigate whether a project is worth pursuing.
• Water Project Grants and Loans – This competitive funding opportunity covers up to 75 percent of implementation costs for projects that meet water supply needs and result in public economic, environmental, and social/cultural benefits. 
• For more information about Water Resources Department funding, contact Kim Ogren. 
  

More information on wildfire recovery in Oregon

OHA-Drinking Water Services Wildfire Resource Page

DEQ – Wildfire Response Page Wildfire effects on air, land and water

DEQ – Source Water Assessment and Protection Impacts on drinking water sources

Impacts to Natural and Cultural Resources (https://wildfire.oregon.gov/pages/natural-resources.aspx) watershed assessment and restoration

OHA – Domestic Well Program - Information for Private Well Owners 

OWRD –Well Construction Program – Well construction and maintenance information for Well Owners

OWRD – Water Rights – Post-Fire Water Right Considerations

Frequently needed contacts

Potable Water Resources Task Force – For information, questions or concerns about water quality, from intake to the kitchen sink. Contact: fire.info@oregon.gov

Emergency Management Contacts – Contact information for County and City Emergency Management 

OHA Drinking Water Services – Contact information for public water supplies

State Funding Opportunities: Business Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority – Regional Contacts for Funding 

Watershed Assistance for public water supplies: DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program

VOC Sampling Assistance: Russ Kazmierczak, R.G. OHA Technical Services and Source Water Protection Specialist Russell.a.kazmierczak@dhsoha.state.or.us or Cell: 971-599-0121 

Domestic Well Testing:  Domestic.wells@dhsoha.state.or.us or 971-673-0440

Well Construction and Compliance – Maintaining Your Well After Wildfire:  Travis Kelly Well Construction Program Coordinator  Travis.N.Kelly@oregon.gov or 503-302-8618