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Lake Oswego • Tigard Water Partnership
You may have read that the much-anticipated Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership project is
entering the construction phase. Site work has begun on the expanded water treatment plant in
West Linn and contracts have been awarded for the water intake on the Clackamas River.
Why is this an important project for residents and businesses in the Tigard Water Service Area (TWSA*)?
Because the TWSA buys the majority of its water from the Bull Run reservoir through a contract with the
City of Portland. As a retail purchaser, the TWSA has no control over the price paid, no guarantees
that adequate supplies will be available to serve customers into the future, and our contract
expires in 2016.
Over the last 15 years, the city explored many long-term water supply options. Four sources were
evaluated in 2007, and in 2008 a partnership with Lake Oswego was identified as the best option
to supply water customers with a reliable, high-quality water supply into 2035 and gain ownership
in a source that allows Tigard to control costs.
Is it costly? Yes, but the Partnership is the least-expensive option. The Mayor and
City Council are actively involved in monitoring the project costs with our Lake Oswego partners.
* TWSA includes residents of Durham, King City, two-thirds of Tigard, and Tigard Water District.
Go to the Lake Oswego • Tigard Water Partnership website for the most up-to-date
project news.
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Committed to the protection and conservation of our
natural resources
The City of Tigard is dedicated to providing its consumer with the highest quality of
water which meets or exceeds the standards set by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS).
Tigard works to ensure the quality of drinking water through monitoring,
planning, comprehensive designs, construction, operation and
maintenance of the water system. In addition, the City of Tigard provides public
education, field assistance and prompt customer service.
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