Oregon Water Assets

Name: Oregon Water Asset Intelligence
Creator: Hi3 Water

Pacific Northwest

Oregon has extensive groundwater resources and world-class artesian springs, including the benchmark Opal Springs (WIS 97). The Cascades volcanic geology creates exceptional aquifers.

Prior Appropriation37 counties tracked2268 active alerts

35,772

Total Assets

52.9

Avg WIS

16,147

Verified

665

High WIS (75+)

Oregon Water Intelligence Report

Hi3 Water tracks 35,772 water assets across Oregon, spanning 37 counties and 8 distinct asset types. The average Water Intelligence Score (WIS) across Oregon is 52.9/100, with 665 assets scoring in the high-value range (75+). Oregon operates under Prior Appropriation water law, which directly affects water rights acquisition and asset valuation in this state.

The dominant water asset type in Oregon is Well (14,825 assets, avg WIS 48.5). The highest concentration is in Deschutes County with 1,540 tracked assets.

2,268 active regulatory alerts are currently tracked in Oregon, including EPA violations, drought declarations, and state water board enforcement actions. Always check the regulatory intelligence for any asset before making acquisition decisions.

Data sources: USGS Water Data, EPA ECHO, state water boards, and verified field reports. Water Intelligence Scores are computed across flow rate, geological stability, legal accessibility, sustainability, and rarity. Report last updated: October 16, 2026.