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Water Rights + Well Info

Jackson County Watermaster Info 

 

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Looking for well and water rights information in Jackson County? The County Watermaster’s Office offers a range of services to help landowners and residents understand and manage their water use:

 

Well Information

  • Find well reports for your property
  • Report dry or low-producing wells
  • Access groundwater data collected throughout the county

 

Water Rights

  • Check if a property has a water right
  • Order a Water Right Research Packet ($88 fee)
  • Apply for a new water right
  • View water rights FAQs and learn how Oregon Water Law works
  • Report illegal water use or other water law concerns

 

In Oregon, all water is publicly owned. Most water use requires a permit from the Oregon Water Resources Department—even if the water runs through or under your property.

 

🔗 Learn more at: jacksoncountyor.gov/watermaster