If, as a result of its activities under ORS § 448.150, the Oregon Health Authority confirms the presence in ground water drinking water supplies of contaminants resulting at least in part from suspected nonpoint source activities, the authority shall declare an area of ground water concern. The declaration shall identify the substances confirmed in the ground water and all ground water aquifers that may be affected. [1989 c.833 § 32; 2009 c.595 § 854]

448.268 and 448.271 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 448 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[1973 c.835 § 170; repealed by 1981 c.749 § 28]