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the lower umatilla BASIN groundwater management area
The Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area, or LUBGWMA, consists of the northern portions of Morrow and Umatilla counties.
The long-term goal of the LUBGWMA is to reduce groundwater nitrates to less than 7 mg/L. The LUBGWMA Action Plan includes DEQ monitoring at 14 food processing and animal feeding sites and ongoing well monitoring at more than 100 well sites.
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Drinking Water 101​
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Water for Eastern Oregon (H2OEO) is committed to ensuring that all residents of our region have access to a safe, reliable source of drinking water. We do this by educating residents about their water sources, providing resources to meet immediate needs, and working collaboratively to find responsible long-term solutions.
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