02/14/2001 - Packet Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting
Servin: Ti:ard, Kin: Ci Durham and Unincorsorated_ Area
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Wednesday,February 14,2001 •
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call and Introductions
Motion to call meeting to order, staff to take.roll call
2. Approval of Minutes—January 10, 2001 •
Motion from Board for minute.approval
3. Election of Officers
Board to elect Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2001 calendar year
4. Water Rate Increase—Mike Miller(10 minutes) •
Discussion and approval of proposed rate increase
5. Credit for Leak Adjustment
Wassenaar— 14300 SW.Hall Blvd
• 6. Long Term Water Update—Ed Wegner. (20 minutes)
Discussion on status of long term water options
7. Informational Items
Items will be discussed briefly if time allows—otherwise printed info will be distributed
Lead/copperinformation distributed with billings
January 11th Oregonian article "Functions of water supply agency misconstrued"
January 18`'' Oregonian article "Water district board seats are hot ticket"
January 18th memo from John Roy regarding Temporary Off Leash Area @ reservoir site _ .
January 25`'' Oregonian article"Willamette water war heads for showdown"
January 25th Tigard Times'article"Willamette River is a very safe source"
January 25th Bull Run.,Dispatch newsletter •
December 6t Regional Water Providers Consortium meeting minutes
February 1st Tigard Times"Asking too much and giving too little"
February 1St'Tigard Times"Water group's efforts could get boost from the legislature"
8. Public Comments
Call for any comments from public
9. Non Agenda Items
Call for any non-agenda items from Board Members. Next meeting date March
10. Adjournment—Approximate time 7:00 p.m.
Motion for adjournment
Light dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m.
Executive Session: The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session under the provisions of ORS
192.660(1)(d), (e), (f)& (h) to discuss labor relations, real property transactions,current and pending litigation issues and
to consider records that are exempt by law from public inspection. All discussions within this session are confidential;
therefore nothing from this meeting may be disclosed by those present: Representatives of the news media are allowed to
attend this session, but must not disclose any information discussed during this session.
Intergovernmental Water Board
Meeting, Minutes
January 10, 2001
Members Present: Jan Drangsholt, Patrick Carroll, Norm Penner and Joyce
Patton (Bill Scheiderich arrived late at 5:41 p.m.)
Staff Present: Ed Wegner, Mike Miller and Kathy Kaatz
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Visitors: Gretchen Buehner and Roel Lundquist •
1. Call to Order
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Commissioner Patrick Carroll called the regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Water
Board to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Roll Call and Introductions
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Kathy Kaatz called roll. Commissioner Bill Scheiderich was absent. (He later arrived at
5:41 p.m.)
/ • 3. Approval•of minutes—December 13, 2000
Commissioner Jan Drangsholt motioned for•approval of the minutes of the December 13,
2000, meeting. Commissioner Norm Penner seconded the motion. The vote to approve
the minutes was four in favor with Commissioner Joyce Patton abstaining.
4. Use of.Water Auditorium Ed Wegner
The City of Tigard is about to begin the Third and final phase of remodeling the Police
Department facilities. This phase involves replacement of the old existing HVAC
(heating, ventilation and air conditioning)- It entails removalof the ceiling tiles, replacing
all the ductwork and the old units on top of the Police Department facilities. The project
will displace approximately 35 patrol officers and the Police"Records Department
personnel. The officers will be removed from the areas they use to complete reports and
hold investigations and other meetings. The project is anticipated to run from April 15th
through July 30th
It is proposed for approximately 3 1/2 months that the water auditorium, lunchroom and
lobby conference room be turned into a temporary Police Department. The,auditorium will
easily accommodate them. The auditorium is used for the Emergency Operation Center
and, therefore, has a wide variety and number of electrical, computer and telephone
outlets. It will not interrupt the day-to-day operations, however, alternative spaces for
some board meetings will need to be found, namely the Tigard Water District, the
Intergovernmental Water Board, as well as other agencies who utilize the facilities on a
regular monthly basis. It might be possible for them to be scheduled at City Hall during
this time period. Some community group activities that utilize the facilities will be
displaced during that period of time; however, several months advance notice:would;be
given them and every effort made to accommodate them at the Senior Center or City Hall.
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Commissioner Jan Drangsholt expressed concern for the loss of the kitchen as a
lunchroom for the staff. Mr. Wegner assured her that it would still be accessible to them
as well as the Police Department personnel. Public Works employees have their own
separate lunchroom in the back of the building near the shops.
Commissioner Drangsholt asked what the City would do if the Intergovernmental Water
Board were to deny the request. Mr. Wegner explained that a modular facility would
have tobe rented. He went on to tell the Board that it would be costly and not efficient.
Cables would need to be laid across the road or strung high in the air. A singlewide
trailer is what was used before in an earlier phase of the project and it did not work out
very well.
Commissioner Penner wanted to make sure there was somewhere suitable for the
Tigard Water District to hold their meetings.
Commissioner Patrick Carroll asked what types of conference room facilities were
available at City Hall besides the Council Chambers. It was reported that there is a small
conference room behind that room and several even smaller conference rooms in other
parts of the building. There was a brief discussion summarizing when it was that the City
Council, Planning Commission and Court used the Town Hall meeting room. Mr. Wegner
thought it would be relatively easy to reschedule the TWD and IWB meetings.
The auditorium has been open for public use at no charge since it was the property of •
the Tigard Water District as long as the organization is a "riot for profit" group. There are
no specific commitments'made to any community groups for the use of the facilities. It is
on a first come, first served basis. A City or Water function has priority and they could
lose the room if something were to come'up.
Mr. Wegner explained to the Board that the City staff would be in charge of rescheduling
the facilities.
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Commissioner Bill Scheiderich questioned whether the Police Department would indeed
leave at the end of that period of time. Mr. Wegner explained that when the new HVAC
system was completed they would move back to their new facilities. He also explained
that the contract is scheduled for completion within 60-days, but extra time was added
as a precaution. The contract will be administered by John Roy, Property Manager,
which will allow for some control. Commissioner Scheiderich requested a monthly report
on the status of the contract as a condition of use.
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All Board members were in agreement to allow the Police Department the use of the
areas in the Water Building as discussed.,
5. Long Term Water Supply Update— Ed Wegner •
Mr. Wegner stated there had not been a lot going on since the last meeting because of
the holiday season.
South.Fork • •
There is a meeting scheduled tomorrow night wherein the City Councils of West Linn
and;Oregon City will meet to discuss their participation in expanding the South Fork and
the possibility of exploring the Memorandum of"Understanding and Intergovernmental
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• Agreement. If all goes well in those discussions, an Elected Official's Workshop will be
scheduled for the evening of February 15'at the West Linn City Hall. Patrick Carroll
and Joyce Patton will attend and represent the Intergovernmental Water Board. Other
Board members are welcome to attend, but must notify Mr. Wegner so that adequate
space will be planned for.
The Mayor of.Oregon City is in favor of thejoint effort and merger. He talked with the
West Linn City Manager who now is not as opposed as it was originally thought. He i"s
willing to investigate the possibilities further as long as it has nothing to do'with affecting
the growth of West Linn.
Oregon City's City Manager, Finance Director, and some other staff members do not
want any of the proposed changes. They are concerned only with West Linn and •
Oregon City. They want'to develop Oregon City by attracting chip mills with their water.
The mayor of Oregon City, however, is very supportive of Tigard and is pushing the
South Fork expansion. The South Fork Citizen's Advisory Committee, which is made up
or five residents from West Linn and five residents from Oregon City, has nine out of ten
members;in favor iof'the expansion. 'The mayor has'been°to neighborhood associations
to push it through, but it is the councils and staff that are not in favor. The South Fork
General Manager and their attorney are in favor of it and are working with attorneys,
bond councils.; and finance staff to put the package together_
Joint Water Commission
"• Bill Monahan and Joe Thompson (JWC and Hillsboro Utility Director) met with Tim
Ramis (City of Tigard's attorney) and Tim Sercombe (City of Hillsboro's attorney) to
develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be presented in bullet form to the
JWC this Friday. The completed legal document will be taken to the JWC meeting in.
March.
Tigard is interested in becoming a member
5- We Will participate' in Capital Improvement Studies
We are interested in supporting a darn raising.atHaag Lake
5- We will participate in adding this increment of water to regional supply plan
)- Money put into CIP Will have'a buy-out_right if unable to stay as a partner for
long term
If the saleof water is available, we want the opportunity to buy
The staffs of all the agencies interested in participating in the dam raising have met twice
within the last 60-days. It is hoped there will be a Request for Proposal ready at the
February meeting of the Integrated Water Managers that United Sewerage Agency
spearheads. Work continues with the Bureau of Reclamation on how to fund the
feasibility study. The study will take about four years due to federal funding and how
appropriations work. Once it is approved it will be another two years if the federal
government helps fund the dam raise. USA, JWC, Bureau of Reclamation, Lake
Oswego Corp., Tualatin Valley Irrigation Districts combined are all interested in
participating in the dam raising. Another meeting is scheduled in a few more weeks to
decide how to fund the project.
'• Portland Wholesale Contract
Only one meeting has been held since October; another meeting is scheduled for
January 16th. Portland indicates they are having a hard time grasping the concept of
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nomination of supply on a secondary market. We think they understand the concept, but •
are having a hard time grasping the idea that they will lose control of who will be buying
water from whom. The process is moving very slowly.
There was a staff meeting today with our three consultants. After the meeting on
January 16'h we will prepare a letter as staff and send it to the Portland Water Bureau to
push things along by docdmenting when things have transpired.
Tualatin Valley's contract ends in 2004. A three-year notice is required. Portland said
today that if no notice were given, they would extend the contract and hold the entity
responsible for the contract.
Commissioner Joyce Patton voiced her concern about Portland extending contracts as
is. She questioned whether they are negotiating in good faith or whether they are just
putting everyone's feet to the fire as a possible delay tactic. They have not been
forthcoming With negotiations up to this point.
Ed Wegner referred to the Oregonian article about"Water in the 'burbs". Copies are in
the informational packets. Basically, Portland's Commissioner Erik Sten is upset with
the Clackamas. River Water District and Rockwood Public Utility District for joining forces
to build a pipeline in order to use Clackamas River water,which would reduce by half the
amount of water Rockwood purchases from the City of Portland. The article quoted
Rockwood's General Manager, Harvey Barnes, who basically said Portland needed to
wake up and start doing business in the twentieth century, or words to that effect.
Portland has indicated they will be getting tough with negotiations. The article said •
Portland needs the wholesalers to keep their own residential customer rates down.
Commissioner Sten said they have a lot of debt that needs to be paid off and that is their
whole motivation. Commissioner Sten sent individual letters out toRockwood,
Clackamas, Powell Valley and Gresham telling them he would be coming to talk to them,
basically to slap their hands. Rockwood and Clackamas have refused to meet with him.
He has ruffled a lot of feathers by his comments. Mr. Wegner will have copies of the
letters sent to the Board members.
After January 161h we will know what tactics Portland will be pursuing. Mr. Wegner
commented that if they prolong things, it would be in Portland's worst interest. He knows
of no wholesaler, not even Tigard, who would sign a contract under the conditions as
they now stand.
In 1998 Commissioner Sten committed to do everything in his power to establish a
regional.planwith ownership available'to Tigard and he would expediently work at it. In.
2001. we still don't have even a draft contract to take before a board,or elected body for
review.
For these reasons Tigard keeps working at the South Fork and Joint Water Commission.
If there.were.a water supply available for us, there would be no problem going with the
JWC.
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There are other interim alternatives we are looking at. The feasibility study contractforthe
Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) project on Tigard's existing well sites has been awarded •
to Montgomery Watson and Associates. Actual physical testing will take place, not merely
a paper study. .
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We are also working with the City of Beaverton on an intertie to connect their ASR and
JWC water with Tigard. They currently have plenty of water in the winter and some
water available in the summer. We think we can.get water from the JWC this summer,
but the ASR water not for another year. • •
On February 20`h (3`d Tuesday), Phil Smith and Ed Wegner will be making a presentation
to the Tigard City Council and invited the Intergovernrriental Water Board members also.
Mr. Wegner will notify the Board as to the time the presentation will take place (probably
about 8:30 p.m.).
6. Informational Items
• Oregon Water/Wastewater Rate Survey (Black & Veatch)
• Tigard Times article 12-21 "Leave Willamette River Alone" .
• Oregonian article 12-31 "Customers must use less water to meet conservation
goal"
• Oregonian article 12-31 "Portland sweats as 'burbs shop for water" '
• Oregonian article 1-4 "Tax-funded groups lobby for drinking from river" •
• Tigard Times article 1-4 "Hunt: City continues to prosper"
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7. Public Comments - None
Gretchen Buehner asked how long it would take to install the piping for an effective
• transfer of water with Beaverton. Mr. Wegner and Mr. Miller indicated the preliminary
engineering is already complete and it would take only 90 days to complete the
remaining intertie work.
Commissioner Patton asked if the JWC would be as eager to proceed with a MOU if
some of our other options were to go away? Mr. Wegner responded in the,affirmative.
The JWC also needs more water for the future. The sooner we build it, the better they
will be,also. Hillsboro and Tualatin Valley are very,interested in the expansion of the
dam. Beaverton has put a lot of money into the ASR projects, but are supportive of the
dam raise. Forest Grove is the only one not interested in the dam raise at this time and
that is because they have enough water rights for their future, but they are not opposed
to it as long as they do not have to pay for it.
8. Non-Agenda Items
At the February meeting there will be two items of business to take care of.
Election of Officers —according to the by-laws, February is the month for election
of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
WWSA dues and participation in the WWSA—Todd Heidgerken will be here to
explain the pros and cons. Last year we did not have to pay the first six months
dues because we had overpaid the year before on the Water Quality Study.
Commissioner Penner commented on all the talk about the low rain and snow levels and
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wanted to know what impact that would have on Portland's water capacity. Mr. Miller
informed the Board that the Bull Run system is essentially rain fed and is not snow
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dependent. They are fully recharged. What we do not get here they are getting in the •
water shed.
A brief discussion took place about whether they would meet on Valentine's Day.
The next meeting of the Intergovernmental Water Board is scheduled for February 14th
9. Adjournment
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The regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Water Board adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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misleading It is important to note al Safe Drinking Water Act. . ,- Agency was formed in 1997 when the overall watershed health of the
create an "empire based that SB1028 included provisions No other testimony or input was seven water providers in the south- Willamette River while'addressing
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provided by the agency.;The legis ern part of the Portland region regional water needs. '••, • • '. ,,
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water,"as asserted by Jim don of the bill that Hansen refer- for the fo- .• Solicit.public input and answer' '
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lamette:Mater Shp- -.. :,,,,'-A4,,iv,.:,! ,, safe source of drink- floor by a bipartisan vote. ' have one common goal:to provide I encourage anyone who is inter
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the clout to walk into , • Our agency pro- agency was responsible,for the de 'meets or exceeds state and federal Willamette Water Treatment Plant i,•
the Capitol and kill a MY TURN vided a letter to the feat of House Bill 3216.The agency ..drinking-water standards. To in Wilsonville to start with its Web
bill. Hansen pro- members of the Seri-, had absolutely no involvement achieve this,agency partners:. site at www.willamettewtp.corn.
vides a gross misrep Todd Heidgerken ate pointing out that with this legislation and has never 0 Continually test the quality of 4. - ' -.' -- :.•
resentation of the the, Department of' engaged inactivities that would the Willamette River at Wilson- , • ".,, sf'
agency's purpose and an inaccur- Agriculture has no expertise in prevent'the Health Division,from Alle. • . . • Todd Heidgerken is the intergoV7
ate account of its involvement dur- drinking-water safety and that ' posting warnings of health risks as7 . ermnental relations coordiruithr
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Mg the 1999 Legislative session state law already establishes .the 'sociated with the Willamette River.
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Hansen's claim that the agency Health Division's drinking w4,ter ..public'funds are .being used;for .will treat water.to standards, our the Willamette Water Su I Ag -.
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vigorously opposed Senate Bill section as the agency with respon- lobbying efforts misses the mark. Customers demand. cy.He can be contacted at • • .; !-
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Water district board seats are hot ticket
Concerns about drinking Brenholtz of Beaverton, a computer working with several cities and region- the district would use the river to solve
water source attracts 11 programmer, position 1; Thomas B. al governments to find a larger water its drinking waterneeds.
candidates for three board Cox of Portland,an information sys- supply to meet the needs ofa growing "I believe that-decision would act
tems consultant with population.The district gets most of its to the detriment of our quality. of.
positions PricewaterhouseCoopers in Portland, water through the city of Portland's drinking water,"Brenholtz said.
By KEVIN HARDEN p ' y oortland,a Bull Run reservoir system and from King said the district's considera-
Of the Times profess onal -musician, pdsition 2; the Trask River in the.Coast'Range tion of Willamette River•water for the
Edward.J. Cleary of Aloha, a retired mountains. ,region was,just one of the factors that
BEAVERTON — Seats on the electrical engineer, position 2; Ralph A handful of the water district prompted her filing, for•the board.
Tualatin Valley Water District board of E.Saint Romain Jr.of Aloha,a com- board candidates are members of King was the Libertarian candidate for
directors seem to be the hottest ticket puler systems analyst, position 2; Citizens for Safe Water, •a• Tigard Oregon's- 1st Congressional District
in March's special election. Mark A. Poling of Portland, deputy group that is opposed to tapping-the position in November's general elec-
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Eleven people have filed for three director of the Unified Sewerage Willamette River for the region's tion.She ended up with about 110;000
positions open on the water district's Agency in Hillsboro,position 2;Beth drinking'water.The group is circulat- votes in the district.that stretches from
five-member board.Two people are A. King of Aloha, an employee of ing petitions to seek approval from downtown Portland, •across
challenging incumbent Jim Osborne Portland General Electric,position 3; voters before the district — dr any Washington County and to the Oregon
for the board position I. and Bruce M. Pollock of Portland,a govemmentagency—can take drink Coast.
Five people have filed for the board retired small-business owner,position ing water from the:Willamette River. ' . "(The water district board is)'think-
position 2,held by Rob Mitchell,who 3. ;'We have a few_memhers nrnning;' ing long-tens for.the future,,and.that's
is not seeking re-election.Two people Why.is the water district board get- said Jim Hansen, Citizens for S_afe great,' but the lack of communication
are.challenging,Jim Duggan for the ti •ng so much attention this election? Water spokesman., We have some on the issue from the board is probably
board position 3. • It's the water, and- a• lot more. members who live_in the Tualatin .what caused.all the stir'King-said.
Will'a'mette River water,that i`s. Valley'Water District who feel strong- Incumbent Duggan president of
More than a dozen_special taxing Even thoughsit is'typically a low- ly about the issues and wanted to°run• th'e water district board, said the
districts'will be,part of Washington key'agency,the'Tualatin Valley Water for the board:' agency's efforts to find alternate water
County's'March 13 special election.In — —
Dihas in the. past few months Did the Willamette River water sources could have stirred up the elec-
addition to the water district,the ballot stirred up;a hornets,nest of concern by issue motivate them 'to seek board tion interest.
includes races for seats on area school joining the city of Wilsonville's efforts positions?. Maybe, Hansen said. "When I filed my papers(with the
boards,lthe Tualatin Hills Park and to build a water treatment plant that "We've,never really discussed it,it just county's.elections department) right
Recreation District board and the could use.the Willamette River as a turned out that way." after Christmas,there was.no one.else
• Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue board. source of drinking water. Use of the river for drinking water who had applied for any of the posi-
With its high number of candi- The water district, which supplies was definitely one of the things that tions," Duggan said. "Apparently, in
dates, the Tualatin Valley Water about 23 million gallons of water each motivated district Brenholtz,who now the last couple of days before the dead •
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District takes the prize for the most day to about 160,000 people in 41 plans to bow out of the race in favor of line there were a number of folks who
people interested in what would other- square miles across the county, is Martin.Brenholtz said he was worried applied.
wise be,a low-key election. Only the
race for Positions on the Tualatin Hills
Park and Recreation District board" ,
rivals the water,district contest, with'
seven candidates vying for three board.
seats.
Besides incumbents Osborne, •
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Mitchell and_Auct an, candidates in
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Gordon S.Martin of Tigate president
of_ABR In a Ian l cleyel.,pment com-
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TO: Bill Monahan r-14"4,1
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FROM: John Roy
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RE: 125th & B III Mt. Reservoir Site
DATE: January 18, 2001
This memo is to inform you that the Dog Park Committee held a public meeting on
January 8th to discuss the utilization of the water reservoir site at 125th & Bull Mt. as a
temporary dog park. There were about 30 people in attendance mostly speaking out
strongly against the use of the site for the purpose of a temporary dog park. The dog
Park.Committee held a meeting on Monday, January. "" 15th to discuss the public meeting
and determine what it would do with the information it had received. It was decided that
the committee would not pursue its effort to utilize the 125th & Bull Mt. location.
The,committee will continue to search for other possible,sites within the community and
its efforts in creating a Web site. The next committee meeting will be held on February
5th.
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source.While our various current
Willamette River is water sources are adequate to meet
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a very safe source fully for the future;The district has
identified,through careful,deliberate
Citizens throughout the greater and scientific methods,the Willamette ;�
Portland metropolitan area should
River as a very safe source.
expect.safe,.high-quality water'that Please don't let the tactics of min-
meets or exceeds tough national and formed critics deter you from know-
state standards.That's what they get ing that the-drinking water that we•
now,and that's what some Wilson- provide to you and your family,now •
ville-area customers will soon receive and inthe future, meets very rigorous
from a state-of-the-art treatment plant safety standards. I encourage anyone E.
on the Willamette River in who is interested in learning more
Wilsonville. about the Willamette water treatrrient
Contrary to recent letters to the plant in Wilsonville to start with its
editor,Willamette River water,once it website,www:willamettewtp.com.
is-treated by the most sophisticated
treatment plant in the Northwest,will TODD HEIDGERKEN •
be completely safe and of the highest Intergovernmental
quality.The treatment is an important •
relations coordinator
distinction and one.that critics.unfor- Tualatin Valley Water District
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tunately overlook.
As part of its•purpose to provide
an adequate,reliable supplyof safe
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water,the Tualatin Valley Water
District,in cooperation with other
water providers,has,conducted exten-
sive monitoring of the river's water •
quality.The district even operated a
pilot water treatment-plant to-evaluate
the effects of treatment of Willamette •
River water:.
• All of this monitoring and testing
has found,that,with.treatment,water
from the Willamette will meet or
exceed state and federal drinking
water standards.The bottled water
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require to meet those same star
dards.
Providing safe water now and in
the future is a vital matter that TVWD
takes very seriously. Unfortunately,
scare tactics undermine the commit-
' ment,track:record and thoughtful
planning of our region's water experts
who agree that the Willamette can be
a safe and viable drinking water
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January 25,2001.
It's History and We're Part of It!
Portland, Oregon e 11<ii,o This issue of this Dispatch chronicles the 150 year history of the Water Bureau
% (and its predecessors)since 1851 -the year the;City of Portland was
11111r so
T incorporated.
{ Our history is full of notable events. Check out the chronology in this issue;it
c • is fascinating.
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o^""dW r\ Among the thingsevident from a reading of this historical perspective are that the
Bureau has always had a sense of mission and purpose; it hasalways been visionary; it has always been able
to grapple with and solve problems.
And, as I have said over and over, its work has been, and continues to be, vital to the City. It is vital to public
• health; it is vital to public safety it is vital to economic development;and it,is vital to the livability of our city
and community.
Since the present and future will soon be history,whoever writes this retrospective in future years will write
about the things we are dealing with as a Bureau right now. Thereview will recount what we did relative to
the'treatment of Bull Run water;it will describe our role in the region and our relationship with other water
providers in the metropolitan area(both the relationships and the institutional arrangements for delivering
water may look:differentfrom today);it will chronicle,what we did to address issues of Endangered Species
in the Bull Run; it will describe what we did to deal with the aging infrastructure:of the water system;it will
talk about what we did to steward and conserve resources, and what we did to protect our Bull Run and
Columbia South Shore watersheds. It will, in short,judge us on how well we did at meeting our challenges.
Were we up to the task like those who came before us? Did we make the right choices for the right reasons?
Did we act in sync with the values of our community? Hopefully the answers will be"yes." And they will
be if we follow our principles;engage the public;ask the difficult questions and confront the controversial,
uncomfortable issues.
We have a legacy to uphold, and while it may not exactly be a"sacred"responsibility,it is a duty requiring a
commitment of the highest order.
• Michael Rosenberger
Administrator
City of Portland® Bureau of Water Works® 1120 SW Fifth,Room 600 ®Portland,Oregon 97204
Erik Sten,Commissioner ® Michael F. Rosenberger,Administrator
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1851 When the City of Portland was incorporated, the charter included provision for a Water Committee. Families
used wells as their primary water source but as the City grew, the wells became increasingly polluted.
1856 The Pioneer Water Works began laying pipe to deliver water from Caruthers Creek (near Oregon Health
Sciences on Marquam Hill) and the Willamette River. The first water"mains" installed in downtown Portland
were hollowed out wood logs. When fires broke out, crews bored holes in the logs, and pumped water to
extinguish the fire. Later firefighters filled the hole with a wood plug. These were Portland's first "fire plugs."
1859 The Portland.Water Company purchased cast iron pipe to replace the hollow logs used as mains. Balch Creek
near the current Macleay Park became an additional water source.
1885 On January 23 the territorial legislature passed Portland's charter. The charter empowered the City to maintain
a water works and appointed fifteen prominent citizens to a volunteer Water Committee.
1886 Colonel Isaac Smith, the Water Committee's Chief Engineer, advised the Water Committee to look further than
the Clackamas River, Oswego Lake, and the Tualatin River for a high quality water supply,for the City of
Portland. He took several months to survey the rugged canyons and dense forest of Bull Run. When the Water
Committee approved the Bull Run water source, Smith left Portland with a cashbox in hand to buy the right-of-
way and riparian rights from farmers to install a conduit to deliver water from Bull Run.
1887 Portland's water rates were 75 cents per month per household.
1888 Installation of the Skidmore Fountain at SW Burnside and Ankeny established the first public art in Portland.
1892 President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed the Bull Run watershed a national forest preserve. Bull Run remains
the only municipal water supply in the country protected under a Presidential proclamation.
1893 Col. Isaac W. Smith planned the pipeline.and Headworks and began construction to deliver water from Bull
Run to Portland. Routing the conduit required digging miles of ditches and clearing forest and brush by hand.
In July, a wagon train spent many hours hauling pipe. In mid-afternoon,a farmer leaned over his fence and said,
"So ye're taking that 'ere•pipe to Oregon City, be ye?" The engineer and his crew replied that they were,going t�
Gresham. The farmer shrugged his shoulders and said, "You're on the Oregon City road all the same." The
farmer demanded $10 to remove two sections of fence so they could use his timothy field as a turn around.
1894 The Water Committee anticipated delivery of water from Bull Run to Portland in-January 1895. At one meeting
the Committee considered spending $600 to build a bandstand on top of the gatehouse at the.City (Washington)
Park,reservoir.,The committee voted no, declaring that if they built a bandstand, people might expect them to
provide a band. Next they considered placing brass dedication plates at each reservoir bearing the names of
committee members and lead engineers.The Committee agreed, however, that they were not interested in
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enduring fame. Several committee membersfavored having their names on an inconspicuous granite block at
the water works, but,they could not agree on an inconspicuous way to carve names in stone.The reservoirs at
Mt.Tabor.and Washington Park went without dedication monuments.
1895 The first water from-the Bull Run watershed flowed to Portland through Conduit#1. Some call construction of
this conduit the most difficult engineering feat in the history of Portland's water system. Thumper, a piston
pump'in Washington Park and the oldest continuously operating piece of City machinery, began moving.
• 500,000 gallons of water a day. (Thumperis still working today.) A first floor customerservice office opened
at City Hall so women paying bills would not have to negotiate stairs with baby carriages.
1896 The menu of the Portland Hotel boasted that only,Bull Run water was served in the dining rooms.The Water
Committee decided to provide free water for public fountains. -
1897 City's health commissioner, noting huge decrease in typhoid fever and lowest death rate on record, credited the
high quality of Bull Run water for improved public health.
1900 Installation of the,.Elk Fountain on:Main between SW 4th and 5th commemorated elk-that had grazed nearby.
• 1903 City charter replaced the Water Committee with a five-member Water Board.
1904 President Theodore Roosevelt signed.the Trespass.Act that restricted access to the Bull Run watershed, an.
important step for Bull Run's strong protections'today.
1907 Voters approved a $3 million bond issue to build two new pipelines and reservoirs. A voter initiative called for.
all residential water service to be free—that only commercial accounts pay for water. A judge pulled the
--- initiative from the ballot due to legal concerns about its language.
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•910 A community group felt Portland needed a better name for its water supply.The Water Board offered$10 for a new
name. Entries included "Rose River Run" and "Talbokundo." An Oregonian editorial said, "Bull Run Will Do."
1911 Conduit 2 from Bull Run increased delivery capacity by 50 million gallons per day.Two new reservoirs at Mt.
Tabor stored 124 million gallons.
1912 Simon Benson donated money,to install 4-bowl drinking fountains downtown.These free-flowing fountains
became a._symbol for Portland's gracious hospitality. The Water Bureau started selling water to Gresham.
1913 City charter established the commission,form'of government in Portland–and classified the water department
as the Water Bureau. This ended the volunteer•Water Board.The first audit of the City's government singled
out the Water Works for its efficiency..A survey crew investigated the Bull Run, Little Sandy and Sandy River
watersheds to identify sites for reservoirs to meet Portland's supply needs through.1950.
1916 Bureau conducted the first bacteriological tests on Bull Run water delivered through taps at City Hall.
1918 The Bureau delayed permanent repairs on Conduit#1 from Bull Run to save materials and labor as part of war
effort. More than 80% of all Bureau employees bought Liberty Bonds. A City Code revision gave the public the
_privilege of watering lawns through hoses every day—instead of every other day.
1919 A Ford 3/a ton truck replaced the Water Bureau's last horse. Customer service offices closed early for many
weeks due to the number of employees sickened in flu epidemic. .
1922 Headworks expansion completed. Bureau built first facilities at Sandy River Station.
1923 Trains running out of Portland served Bull Run water in bottles.
1925 Conduit 3 increased.Portland's daily supply by 75 mgd. Test borings for Dam 1 completed. The current
Interstatelacility was built for warehousing equipment and office.space.
1927 The Water Bureau completed installation of meters,on all water services.
1929 The Water Bureau completed construction of Dam 1` in Bull Run. Bureau began disinfecting water with chlorine.
1931 Bureau employees voluntarily contributed'one day's pay each month to laid-off City employees.
a 0s 1.932 Water Bureau hired laid-off employees to deliver water bills door to door, saving $5,000 on postage.
W1933 Six times as many water accounts were past due as in 1930.
1939 The.City of Portland Health Laboratory started testing for bacteria.
1949 Wholesale customers' number of services increased by almost 10% due to regional growth.
1952 The first conduit from Bull.Run, built in 1894, was abandoned.
1953 Conduit 4 delivered 100 mgd, but post-war growth in metropolitan area caused occasional water shortages.
Planning began for Dam 2.
1954 Lift'gates added to Dam 1 increased storage to..9.9...billion gallons
1956 A Charter initiative to fluoridatewater failed.
1962 Bureau completed construction of Dam 2,in:the Bull.,Run watershed. It impounded 6.8 billion gallons of water.
1971 Ira Keller's Forecourt Fountain began cascading 13,000 gallons of water perminute over its terraces.
1972 A second Charter initiative to fluoridate,water failed. ' • `
1974 Water Bureau became first City department to develop apprentice positions.
1977 Public Law 95-200 established the "Bull Run Management Unit" to resolve'legal issues and preserve Portland's
high-quality water supply.
1978 Voters approved a Charter initiative to fluoridate Portland's water but repealed it in 1980.
1980 The Water Bureau began monitoring for giardia.
1981 The Powell Butte Reservoir added storage capacity of 50 million gallons of water.
1983. The Washington County Supply Line began to deliver 60 mgd to Washington County. -
1984 The Mayor's Office and the Portland Development Commission bottled Bull Run water to promote Portland at
the New Orleans World Fair.For a year the Bureau donated cases to Meals on Wheels and neighborhood events.
1987 The Columbia South Shore Well Field came on line to provide a second drinking water supply for the City.
1988 With the dedication of Salmon Street Springs, the fountain began recycling 4,924 gallons of water per minute.
1991 The Phase I Regional Supply Plan began evaluating water demand, conservation, and source options to meet
• regional needs through 2050.
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1992 A weather-related water shortage prompted water curtailment and enhanced conservation education. The Wate�
Bureau installed seasonal push buttons on the Benson bubblers.
1993 The Water Bureau built a new Water Quality Laboratory and Water Control Center at its Interstate facility.
1994 Rainfall amounting to 6.8"on October 27 earned the record for the rainiest day on record at Bull Run
1995 On the centennial anniversary of the first delivery of water from Bull Run, Moody's Investor Service, Inc.
upgraded the Water Bureau's revenue bond rating to Aal, the highest possible for municipal revenue bonds.
City Council approved block rates for water pricing and financial assistance for low-income households. The
Bureau began strategic planning involving labor and management partnerships. On November 28, a landslide
below Headworks took out a bridge and conduits 2 and 4 which supply 2/3 of Portland's water supply from.
Bull Run. Employees assessed damages, evaluated solutions, turned on and managed the groundwater well
field. Then, in early December, an ice storm brought down power lines all over Portland, shutting off power to
both the well field and most of the SCADA system which monitors water reserves. Crews worked round the
clock. A few days later, the largest windstorm in 33 years hit Portland, once again knocking out power
throughout the City. The majority of the distribution system pump stations, the groundwater well field and
Headworks were without power. Crews worked round the clock again, using every available emergency
generator and pump. A falling tree in Bull Run caught a power line and started a fire near Headworks. The
Bureau managed to complete repairs on Conduit 4 by Christmas Eve and Conduit 2 by January 4.
1996 City Council reaffirmed commitment to Bull Run as city's primary source of drinking water, recognized the
well field as an important secondary source; and approved the Regional Water Supply Plan. From February 8 —
• 15, the City of Portland relied on the Columbia South Shore well field as its primary supply of drinking water
while the flooding Willamette River threatened downtown Portland. Customer Service staff answered phone
calls to City's non-emergency number. Winter storms elevated turbidity in the Bull Run watershed. Operating
Engineers moved to the Interstate facility.
1997 The Oregon Conservation Resources Act extended protections to the Bull Run watershed. The Bureau
implemented a rate structure with 0% increase. The Water Bureau began treatment to slightly adjust the pH of
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Bull Run water to reduce corrosion in home plumbing systems.,
1998 The Water Bureau completed the removal of lead pigtails from the distribution system.
1999 The year began and ended with short periods of elevated turbidity levels in the Bull Run watershed due to
_ intense winter rainfall over short-periods of time. The City relied on Columbia South Shore well field..
2000 The Bureau achieved a smooth transition through Y2K, with upgraded systems for inventory management,
GIS, SCAD, and more. The Bureau converted to a new customer billing system.
The Bureau measured significant achievements in conservation: from 1993, water use per person dropped 15%
and residential use 10%. With the Bureau's technical assistance, some businesses reduced water use by 80%
using new technologies, reusing water,changing cooling processes or using non-potable alternatives.
The Water Bureau initiated a collaborative Wellhead Protection Coordinating Committee with Gresham,
Fairview and other agencies to review.and update programs on the.Columbia south shore.
The Water Bureau included hundreds of employees in confirming strategic objectives and published a strategic plan.
2001. The Bureau's highest priorities are resolving outstanding issues related to the new customer billing system;
increasing the capital improvement.program; and reducing operating and maintenance costs.
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• REGIONAL WATER PROVIDERSCONSORTIUM BOARD.MEETING
Minutes of December 6, 2000
Consortium Board Chairman Les Larson called the Regional Water.Providers Consortium Board
meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held,in the Metro Council Chambers/Annex.
Elected representatives from fifteen Consortium member agencies were present at the meeting
(which is a quorum),including the City of Beaverton, Clackamas River Water, City of
Gladstone, City of Hillsboro/Joint Water Commission, Metro, Oak Lodge Water District, City of
Portland, Powell Valley Road,Water District, Rockwood Water PUD, City of Sandy, Sunrise
Water Authority, City of Tualatin, Tualatin Valley Water District, West Slope Water District,
and the City of Wilsonville.
Consortium member agencies not represented by elected officials at thismeeting included the
City of Fairview, City of Forest Grove, City of Gresham, City of Lake Oswego,City of
Milwaukie, Raleigh Water District, South Fork Water Board, and City of Tigard.
Introduction: Introductions were made. Those inattendance included District Board,President
Jim Duggan and Greg DiLoreto from Tualatin Valley Water District; Commissioner Les Larson
•e and Katherine Willis from Oak Lodge Water District; Commissioner Erik Sten, Mike
Rosenberger, and Judi Ranton from the City of Portland; Commissioner.Tom Henshaw and Jerry
"` -• Arnold from West Slope Water District;Commissioners Bruce Fontaine and Paul E. Rogers, and
Dale Jutila from Clackamas River Water; Council President John Helser and Jeff Bauman from
the City of Wilsonville; Councilor Susan McLain and Michael Morrissey from Metro; District
Board President.John Huffman and David Gilbey from Powell Valley Road Water District;
Councilor Steve Chrisman and Mike McKillip from the City of Tualatin; Councilor Carl Gardner
from the City of Gladstone;Dan Bradley from South Fork Water Board; District Board
Chairman Fred Whitfield and John Thomas from Sunrise Water Authority; Councilor.Forrest
Soth from the City of Beaverton;David Rouse from the City of Gresham; Councilor Don Allen
from the City of Sandy; District Board President Pat Stallings and Harvey Barnes from
Rockwood Water PUD; Commissioner Will Crandall and Tacy. Steele from the City of
Hillsboro/Joint Water Commission; Kimberly Swan from the City of Tigard;and Lorna Stickel,
Rebecca Geisen and Dominique Bessee,from the City of Portland/Consortium staff.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes of
September 6, 2000. The Consortium Board unanimously approved the minutes as written.
Public Comment: None.
Executive Committee Proposal: Commissioner Bruce Fontaine reported that the Consortium
Board Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is comprised of representatives from Clackamas
River Water, Metro, Oak Lodge Water District, Rockwood Water PUD, City of Sandy, Mt. Scott
Water District (now part of the Sunrise Water Authority), and Tualatin Valley Water District.
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Commissioner Fontaine reported that the SPC was given the charge of 1.) Developing a Five-
Year Strategic Plan for the Consortium, and 2)Developing a proposal to implement one of the
strategies in the Five-Year Strategic Plan and form an Executive Committee (EC) of the
Consortium Board. The Consortium Board adopted the Five-Year Strategic Plan in September,
and the EC Proposal is beingpresented at this time.for Board consideration and adoption.
Commissioner Fontaine reviewed the EC Proposal that includes a description of the purpose and
function of the committee. He said the SPC believes that the formation of the EC is the best
alternative for providing a means and process to facilitate the work of the Consortium. 'Included
among the EC purposes and functions is to 1)Recommend policy actions to the Consortium
Board, and speak on behalf of the Board on adopted Board policy and programs. 2) Review and.
recommend changes to the Five-Year Strategic Plan. 3) Review and comment on legislative
proposals that relate to established Board policy, and recommend action steps. 4)Assist in
dispute resolution as requested by the Board. Commissioner Fontaine said the SPC does not
intend for the EC to replace the staff roles of the Consortium Technical Committee (CTC) and
Consortium Technical Subcommittee (CTSC).
Commissioner Fontaine said the main purpose of the EC will be to assist with Consortium work
during the interim'between the quarterly Board meetings, and help organize Consortium agendas.
He noted that some Consortium representatives have expressed concern that the EC will be •
empowered with more authority than identified in the EC Proposal. Commissioner Fontaine said
the EC:Proposal clearly spells out the complete charge of the EC.
Commissioner Jim Duggan reported that the SPC spent a considerable amount of time thinking
about how to address concerns regarding,potential abuses and/or misdirections of an EC. He said
the EC Proposal is the product of many SPC discussions about how to avoid such situations.
Commissioner Duggan reviewed the diagram that illustrates the composition of the EC
membership. The seven-member EC would be comprised of the Consortium Board.Chair, one
representative from each of the three counties, and three members-at-large. The EC-would meet
at least once between the quarterly Consortium Board meetings, and CTC members would be
encouraged,to;attend these meetings:
Councilor Don,Allen said the SPC was conservative in the types of authority granted to the EC:
He explained that the SPC wanted to preserve the rights of the individual member agencies.
Councilor Allen said the EC would operate in a manner similar to the SPC. Councilor Allen
voiced support for the EC Proposal.
Chair Larson pointed out that the formation of an EC would not impact the e Consortium Budget.
District Board.President John Huffman moved that the Consortium Board approve the SPC •
recommendation to form an Executive Committee. The motion was seconded. There was no
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discussion. The Consortium Board voted unanimously (13:0:0) to adopt the Resolution to amend
the Consortium Bylaws and form an Executive.Committee of the Consortium Board.
Commissioner Duggan thanked.the Consortium Board for their action on the Resolution. He
noted that the SPC directed a lot of time,to.the EC Proposal development. He indicated that the
SPC is recommending that the Consortium Board appoint the EC representatives at the next
Consortium Board meeting in March 2001. Ms. Stickel said Board members can caucus by
county at that meeting to select their county representative, and.then reconvene to select the at-
large-members.
Consortium Work-Program Concepts: -Greg DiLoreto, Chair of the Consortium Technical
Committee (CTC),gave an overhead presentation on the conceptual Consortium Work Program
and Budget for Fiscal Year 2001-02. Copies of the e overhead presentation were distributed with
the ConsortiumBoard agenda packet.
Mr. DiLoreto said the presentation on the FY 2001-02 Work Program/Budget concepts is
intended to provide information and anopportunity for Consortium Board members to comment
on the Work Program/Budget concepts prior to adoption in March 2001.. The Consortium Board
4t4tr will not be asked to take action on the Work Program/Budget at this meeting.
The.conceptual FY-'2001-02 Work Program and Budget is divided into the following three areas:
Current Level of Service, Special Two-Year Assessment, and Enhanced Level,of Service. The
Current Level of Service includes General Administration and Public Involvement, Emergency
Planning Implementation, Interagency Coordination and Source Viability Implementation,
Conservation Program, and Oversight of the Regional Water,Supply Plan. The cost of the
Current Level of Service portion of the conceptual WorkProgramis $414,500.
The Special Two-Year Assessment initiative is to update the Regional Water Supply Plan
(RWSP)that was completed in 1996. The CTC believes that the RWSP needs tobe updated for
• a number of reasons, including: 1)The Consortium Intergovernmental•Agreement;(IGA) calls
for a review and update of the RWSP every five years. 2)The RWSP is used by Consortium
member agencies to support the Oregon Water Resource Department's water rights permitting
process for new sources in the region including extensions and Water Management and
Conservation Plans. The RWSP has also been used for the development of State•required Water
Master Plans, 404 Permits and Land Use Permits. 3) Issues related to source development and
conservation should be examined regionally. 4) The Water Demand Forecasts included in the
RWSP need to be updated. 5) Issues related to global warming,Endangered Species Act, and the
new requirements of the Clean Water Act will affect available water supply in the region. 6) The
Consortium Conservation Program has been updated and should be integrated into the RWSP:
The cost for the Special Two-Year Assessment initiative is $452,500. This amount would be
divided over FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03.- - •
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The Enhanced Level of Service initiative is to address Regional Conservation Staffing needs. In
FY 1999-2000,the Consortium agreed there is need to move away from a volunteer conservation
staff based program to an approach that equitably shares the costs of regional conservation
program implementation among the Consortium members agencies. At this time, eleven of the
member agencies contribute staffing resources to regional conservation activities. Five of those
agencies account for 87% of the total effort. F
The Enhanced Level of Service includes funding for a .5 FTE Program Coordinator and a
.25 FTE Administrative Support. The Program Coordinator position would increase to 1.0,FTE
the following year. The cost for the Enhanced.Level of Service is $43,550. This amount would
increase to $81,050 in FY 2002-03. The Consortium Conservation Committee (CCC) arid Chair
will still be active during the transition to a full-time Program Coordinator and will continue to
act in an advisory capacity to the Program Coordinator.
Mr. DiLoreto indicated that the CTC and the Consortium Technical Subcommittee (CTSC) are
presenting the conceptual FY 2001-02 Work Program and Budget for Board discussion at this
time. He said the CTSC and CTC will return.in March with a recommended Work Program and
Budget that reflects input:provided at this meeting.
Councilor Forrest Soth asked if the RWSP identified population and industrial growth •
projections that are close to the current numbers. Ms. Stickel said the Consortium relies on
Metro.for the growth projections because the agency is responsible for overseeing the Urban
Growth Boundary. She said Metro revised the 2020 demand forecast shortly before the RWSP
was completed in 1996, and the agency will update the 2040 demand forecast sometime next
year. . .
Mr. DiLoreto noted thatFthe demand forecast model developed for the RWSP Was prepared'by a
company that is no longer in business. He said the CTC anticipates that the model used for the
RWSP update'will be maintained by the Consortium-alone. Ms. Stickel mentioned that the
Consortium is already in the process of collecting improved conservation data from a number of
participant entities as part of the Demand:Tracking and Evaluation Project.. This data collection
activity will improve the,Consortium's capabilities for conducting demand forecasting.
Ms. Stickel pointed out that the Consortium Board meeting materials includea mock-up of the
FY 2001-02 Consortium Dues Share Table that illustrates how funding for the Current Service
Level, Enhanced Conservation, and.Special Assessment for the RWSP Update could be shared
by the Consortium member entities. She indicated that the conceptual Work Program/Budget
usually does not include;this level of detail,however,the CTC believes that providing this
preliminary information at this stage in the budget development process will be helpful giventhe
different set of proposals being considered. Ms. Stickel said the mock-up dues table will be
refined further based on information that will become available later. _ - •
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Ms. Stickel reported that Metro representatives have.expressed some concerns about the Metro
contribution amount for FY 2001-02 and the methodology that was used to derive the figure.
Metro has asked for a formula that shows how the contribution amount was derived.
Vice-Chair Pat Stallings reported that the Rockwood Water PUD Board has several newly
elected Board members that campaigned on the political platform of reducing the PUD Budget.
She indicated that these Rockwood Water PUD Board members have already expressed the
desire to examine the need to fund Consortium activities, and would probably not approve
Consortium funding at the proposed level. Ms. Stallings said she believes the Consortium has
accomplished a number of positive things for both Rockwood Water PUD and the Portland
Metropolitan region, however the funding level for the conceptual Work Program/Budget ishigh
for a small water district.
Chair Les Larson asked if other member entities anticipate similar problems with the Consortium
Work Program/Budget concepts. There were no comments. Chair Larson suggested that
Consortium representatives could give a presentation on Consortium activities at an upcoming
Rockwood Water PUD Board meeting. Mr. DiLoreto voiced support for sending Consortium
representatives to Rockwood and any other member agency that would find such involvement
helpful.
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"'• Dale Jutila said Consortium member agencies should remember the value;:that is received from.
participating in the regional water supply planning effort and the Regional Water Supply Plan.
He talked about the shared cost benefits of utilizing a collective approach to regional water
supply planning and updating the RWSP. Mr. Jutila pointed out,that there is significant benefit
to be gained from development of the demand forecasting model alone.
Mr. DiLoreto reported that Tualatin Valley Water District recently(TV WD) completed its Water
Master Plan using numbers from the RWSP: Mr. Jutila commented that a number of entities
have referred to the RWSP to,prepare Water Master Plans over the last five years. ..
Councilor Soth said he believes that water supply availability in the Portland metropolitan region
is becoming critical, and it is imperative to collect this data so that supply improvements can be
made in a way that accommodates anticipated growth in this area. Councilor Soth said the City
of Beaverton believes that the regional watersupply planningeffort is a valuable endeavor that
needs to be supported.
Councilor Susan McLain said Metro wants to.be a part of the regionalwater supply planning
effort and views the RWSP as an importantpart of the Metro Regional Framework Plan. She
reported that Metro's regional perspective and integrated functions are very closely aligned with
some of the-Consortium's service level issues and responsibilities. Councilor McLain .1:
acknowledged that some of the entities may encounter difficulty in selling the conceptual Work
Program/Budget to their decision-making bodies. She said that Metro will endeavor to pay its
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fair share of this effort. Councilor McLain mentioned that she hopes to arrange for Metro
technical staff to attend the monthly CTSC meetings and the quarterly Consortium Board
meetings.
Mr. DiLoreto said the CTC will return to the next Consortium Board meeting with a budget
recommendation that reflects discussion at this meeting. He said the Consortium will work to
address the concerns of the Rockwood Water PUD Board as well as any other member entities
that voice discomfort with the proposed funding levels.
Ms. Stickel announced that the Consortium membership was recently reduced by two agencies,
and there are now twenty-three member entities in the Consortium. The Consortium member
agencies of Mt. Scott Water District and Damascus Water District have merged with the City of
Happy Valley to form Sunrise Water Authority. In addition, the City of Sherwood entered into
an agreement with TVWD for the operation and maintenance of Sherwood's water system, and
has asked TVWD to represent their interests with the Consortium. Ms. Stickel noted that
although:the Consortium membership is now reduced, the geographic area and water sources
represented by the collective agency are unchanged.
Allocation of-Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget Carryover: Lorna Stickel pointed out that the
Consortium Board meeting materials include a Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 •
Consortium Budget: She explained that the most recent accounting information shows.the
FY 1999-2000 Budget was underspent by approximately $5,935.
The Consortium Technical Subcommittee and Strategic Planning Committee are recommending
that the Budget carryover be allocated towards the costs of printing the Regional Transmission
and Storage Strategy Report ($2,789.18) and the update of the conservation web page to include
more comprehensive Consortium information.
A motion was voiced toapprove the Resolution regarding the FY 1999-2000 Budget carryover.
The motion was seconded. There was no discussion. The Consortium Board voted unanimously
(15:0:0)to approve the Resolution. (Elected representatives for the City of Hillsboro and Metro
arrived after the Consortium Board voted (13:0:0) earlier in the meeting to adopt the Resolution
to formtheExecutive Committee.)
Water Service,Line Maintenance Program:-Commissioner Bruce Fontaine reported that
Clackamas River Water(CRW) is interested in exploring the feasibility of the Consortium
implementing"a water service line maintenance program in the Portland metropolitan area. He
explained that,a waterservice linemaintenance program would involve an agreement between.
the water provider agency and the customer to repair or replace any leak.that might occur in the
water line between the water meter and'the.dwelling. Customers would enroll in the program on •
a voluntary basis and pay a nominal fee for this service. •
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Commissioner Fontaine reportedthat utilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania have successfully
implemented water service line maintenance programs. He made available a copy of the lateral
maintenance program implemented by the State of Pennsylvania, and noted that Clark Public
Utilities in.Vancouver, Washington has a similar program for electric hot water heaters..
Commissioner Fontaine said CRW believes that ratepayers and•stakeholders expect water
provider agencies to be proactive and forward-thinking. Commissioner Fontaine suggested that
one way for the Consortium to take a more proactive role would be to consider how the
collective agency could implement water service line maintenance programs region-wide.
Commissioner Fontaine said there are approximately 400K accounts in the Portland metropolitan
area, and this could provide a good opportunity for the Consortium 4o provide-a non-traditional
service to its member eritities,while helping individual customers affect water conservation
measures and enhance conservation efforts. He indicated that CRW would be willing to take the
lead on researching this opportunity further if the Consortium Board so desires.
Harvey Barnes said he is unsure how Rockwood Water PUD Board members would view the
water service line maintenance program proposal, but he believes that Rockwood customers on
fixed incomes would appreciate the program if they are unable to afford the several hundred
dollars required to fix service line leaks. Mr. Barnes asked about the number of participants
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needed to make the program work. Dale Attila said one utility indicated that 3K participants at a
minimum would be needed.
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Vice-Chair Pat Stallings pointed out that Consortium involvement in the water service line
maintenance program would be worthwhile, particularly if it provides the ability to offset
Consortium dues or fund work tasks in the Consortium Work Program/Budget. Mr. Jutila
reported that the North Wales Water Authority(NWWA)in Pennsylvania has enrolled 2,700
customers in the water service line maintenance program.. NWWA receives approximately$40K
in revenue from this program, and received six claimsthat averaged $2,500 over one year.,
Vice-Chair Stallings voiced support for the Consortium exploring the program further.
Chair Les Larson asked for information about how the Consortium would link with private
plumbing contractors. Harvey Barnes asked if there would be a mandatory waiting period
following enrollment in the program. Councilor Forrest Soth asked d about the number of
customers in the region with water lines older than twenty years.. Commissioner Fontaine said
that he does not know these details at this time.
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Commissioner Erik Sten said additional written information about water service line
maintenance programs would be helpful. Commissioner Fontaine indicated.that CRW will
research this issue and report back at the next Board meeting.
• Other Business: Lorna Stickel reported that the Consortium Board approved the multi-color
Consortium logo at the September Consortium Board meeting, and the logo has been printed on
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Consortium stationery. She circulated samples of the Consortium letterhead, envelopes, and
mailing labels for Board review.
•
Ms. Stickel indicated that Wilsonville City Council President John Helser would like to share a
written progress report on the Willamette River Treatment Plant Project. The report was
circulated to the Consortium Board.
•
Ms. Stickel reported that the Consortium Technical Committee (CTC) Chair prepared
correspondence to the Oregon Water Resources Commission to voice support for a rule
amendment to Division 315 on Water Right Permit Extensions. The rule amendment would
extend the amount of time municipalities are exempt from the new permit extension rules until
July 1, 2003. Copiesof the CTC correspondence we're mailed to Consortium Board members in
advance of this meeting.
Ms. Stickel indicated that the written comment period on the rule amendment closed yesterday.
The Consortium Technical Subcommittee (CTSC) and CTC decided that the Consortium should
submit written testimony onthisissue because the proposed rule amendment would be consistent
with the.Consortium.Board policy of sustaining the viability of water supply sources. The CTC
also believes.•that the rule amendment would benefit all water providers'in the region.
Rebecca Geisen reported that the Columbia-Willamette Water Conservation Coalition
(Coalition) has participated in the Annual Clean Water Festival in recent years. The Annual
Clean Water Festival is oriented towards local fourth through sixth grade students and teachers,.
and involves hands-on student activities and a teacher resource center. The Clean Water Festival
this year will be held in March 2001.. The Consortium Conservation Committee is
recommending that the Consortium participate in this year's event as a sponsoring partner and
authorize the Consortium name to appear on.promotional materials.
A motion was voiced to approve the Consortium involvement in the Annual Clean Water
Festival. The motion was seconded. No objections were voiced. The motion passed
unanimously (15:0:0).
Ms. Stickel noted that there will be some changes in the Consortium Board representation due to
the outcome of the recent General Election. She requested that Consortium member agencies
contact Consortium staff in writing of any changes to their agency's primary or alternate
representative on the Consortium Board. The Consortium Board roster will be updated with this
information and distributed in advance of the next Consortium Board meeting.
Ms. Stickel pointed out that a copy of the Fiscal Year 2000-01.Expense Report for Accounting
Period 1-3 was distributed with the Consortium Board meeting materials. She indicated that-the
expense report will be refined further to include additional detailed information about the •
expenses related to the Conservation Program.
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Vice-Chair Pat Stallings announced that this Consortium Board meeting will be her last as an
elected representative of Rockwood.Water PUD. She noted that the Consortium Board will need
to elect a new Vice-Chair at the next Board meeting..
Vice-Chair Stallings and Harvey Barnes reported that Rockwood Water PUD and Clackamas
River Water(CRW) have been working to move forward with a transmission intertie project, and
an agreement has been reached. Rockwood Water PUD will purchase part of the CRW filtration
plant at 60 MGD plus some storage, and will build a new pump station. Rockwood and CRW
will jointly construct a 36" water line. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2001..
Mr. Barnes.said=Rockwood Water PUD believes that this joint project is a step towards
regionalizing water service and will be good for the region. He reported that there has been some
discussion about the City of Gresham participating in this project, although the municipality has
yet to make a decision.
• Dale Jutila said the joint project is the first part of the implementation of the Regional
Transmission and Storage Strategy, and is a way to interconnect a portion of the Portland system
with the Clackamas Basin
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Councilor Susan McLain reported on the status of the Metro Water Resources Policy Advisory
Committee (WRPAC) review of the Utilities Subcommittee recommendation for Goal 5 -
p Metro's Streamside Conservation, Protection and Restoration Program. The status of this
activity was also summarized in the Consortium,Activity Report that was distributed with the
Consortium Board meeting materials.
Dale Jutila reported that there has been considerable interest.in the CRW Energy Efficient
Clothes Washer Rebate Program. CRW is offering a $100 rebate to customers who purchase
energy-efficient clothes washers. Mr. Jutila noted that CRW budgeted for 50 rebates this year,
and nearly that manyapplicationshave been completed. Copies of the CRW clothes washer
rebate program brochures were distributed for Board review.
Dale Jutila reported that a Marion County Circuit Court judge has enjoined implementation of
Measure 7 that would have taken effect tomorrow. Measure 7 amends the Oregon Constitution
to require state and local governments to compensate property owners for losses causes by land
use and other regulations. Councilor McLain said the temporary injunction prevents the Measure
from taking effect until three elements can be reviewed for-constitutional issues.
Councilor Don Allen talked about the interconnection of surface water and groundwater. He
spoke about the need to educate citizens and others on this point. •
Ms. Stickel commented,that the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) meetings have been
interesting from a staff perspective. She expressed her appreciation for the contributions of SPC
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members, and said the Consortium has benefitted from this activity.
Chair Larson expressed his appreciation to Consortium Board Vice-Chair Pat Stallings for her
contributions to,the Consortium. Vice-Chair Stallings said she has enjoyed the time spent on the
Consortium.Board and the SPC, and is very proud of her accomplishments. She wished the
Consortium the best of luck in its future endeavors, and said that she will continue to follow
Consortium activities.
There was no other business. A motion was made to adjourn the Consortium Board meeting.
Themotionwas seconded. The Consortium Board meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The next
Consortium Board meeting will be held on March 7, 2001.
Prepared by Dominique Bessee
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and giving too little
(Soapboxes are guest commen- SOAPBOX •
taries from our readers; and any-
one'is iivelcome to write one. MARISSAaHOULBERG f
Marissa 1-foulbetg is a Tualatin '-
resident and is not affiliated withprocess?"The answer from the
Citizens for Safe 4i'ater, the group .
website: "The byproducts from
opposed to taking drinking water ozone treatment arc not as harm-
f-om the Willamette River) ful as chlorine byproducts." •
The above response is weak •
I visited and leads me to believe there is a
www.willamettewtp.com. lot they don't want to talk about.
The Willamette water treat- The above answer makes me - .1
ment plants website does an think.there is only one byproduct - �/
excellent job of being a good from treatment in the water and
neighbor keeping us well that this is better than a chlorine
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informed of construction completreatment.
ltreatmentthe Willamette / - , P:, . •
tion schedules lighting grid traf Riverplant;does'a post-
fie..Unfortunately, it.has no depth treatment chlorination process
regarding the real concerns about after storage of the treated water 0 I
• the plant's treated output and so it right before.if reaches us.And .
is.a useless research.site to isn't it true the carbon will have -
assuage concerns! to be replaced, and won't this be a -
• There are no tables showing us hazardous byproduct of the treat-
what'was'found and not found in ment plant?
the water during the "extensive" Tualatin Valley Water District
testing•phase, who did all the tests is frustrated that they can't seem
and how'often testing occurred to ease people's fears with their
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• during high and:low flow of the - general statements. People's con-
; river. cerns are,very real, and research
What chemicals is each;treat- ing the Environmental Protection,
meet process designed to'take Agency; Oregon Health Division •
out? It doesn't-tell tis ay hat°might and Oregon Department of
be left in the water after it is treat- Environmental Quality websites
ed. Which tests are run on the leaves the researcher with-more
treated water and how-often are information to substantiate those • •
tests run for pesticides on the fin- concerns. •
ished treated water? The deformed fish findings - .
The treatment plant can only were pooh-poohed by'Tualatin
promise to meetthewater quality . Valley Water District. Now DEQ
standards based on the EPA.table is saying-we should look into
for-2005. The EPA is still work- what-is causing the confirmed
ing on establishing drinking water deformities at the Newberg. pool •
standards that take children into before we drink this water.
consideration and so these Stan- • I don't want to take the added
dards continue to be defined and risk of drinking•treated •
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updated. The EPA on Jan. 22, Willamette river water. TVWD is .
• 2001, lowered the arsenic stan- not involved in any DEQ source
dard•to 10 parts per billion from water protection program or
' 0 - •50 ppb. watershed program to help clean
An example of Tualatin Valley up the river:Why arc you-in such
Water District's consumer educa- a hurry to bring this plant on line'
tion'question from their website; Based on my rc carch.,-F\ Wt)
`'Are there hazardous byproducts is asking* too nnicit and._i'.iif_ w:-
as a result of the treatment little. •
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By KEVIN HARDEN / V
Of the Times. •
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BEAVERTON Efforts by Tigard's Citizens for
Safe Water to block use of the Willamette River as a .
source of-local drinking water could get a boost in the / CLA-1 ,C 1
next few days by new legislation that would do just I U '
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that. V D
-State Sen. Gary. George, a Newberg Republican, ,
told about four dozen people Tuesday ;night''at the
Elsie-Stuhr Center that he planned to introduce a bill
to force any water district or group that wants to use . •
the;Willamette River as;a source for drinking water to
• prove thatthe'Water is safe':for human consumption.
"Like my father used to say, if you don't,know,
'don't do.it," George told the audience during a town
hall meeting On the Willamette River water issue.
• George's bill is being drafted and could be intro-
duced within a week, he said. It would be similar:to a
• measure he sponsored in 1999 that would have
• stopped the city Of Wilsonville from using the
Willamette River as a source of water. •
The 1999 bill was clobbered by special interest lob-
Is See WATER, Page A2
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Water: Group is collecting petition signa•
tures .
I! Continued from Page Al water-district board on the March 13 would.be unable-to. remove dozens .
bying and by opposition from Gov. special. election ballot, said the of pollutants, pesticides; toxic sub-
organization Kitzhaber, who saw it as an organization needed to gather about stances <ind raw sewage that ,is .
attempt to block construction of a 8,000 signatures to put the issue to a dumped into iheriver throughout the
women's prison in the city south of vote. The group's petition calls for Willamette Valley. •
Portland, George said. the Tualatin Valley Water District to George, who supports the
Citizens for Safe Water ofTigard, obtain voter approval before using group's efforts, said his legislation
which organized the two-hour meet the Willamette River as- a water would be one of the first steps i
Mg, is collecting about 7,400 Signa source. toward starting a statewide discus-
tures on petitions to give customers The Tualatin. Valley Water cion of the clean drinking water
of the Tualatin Valley Water District District owns 49 percent of a water issue,
a chance to vote on whether the dis treatment plant under construction "I think this is an'issue of con- j
trietshould use the Willamette River in Wilsonville that would be used to . cern statewide that we need to focus :
pump Willamette River water into on,' George a:sourcefor water.
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S Gordon S. Martin; a member of city pipes. Members of the Citizens "Through this .initiative, you
the group, and a candidate for the for Safe Water fear that the plant should send a message to the gover-
nor's office and Salem that clean
_ water is important."
Feb 89 2801.15:28:15 Via Fax > 503 6848810 Ed' Wegner Page 082 Of 002 .
\.1_�1 .��1Lii `11 LIZJJV -Februa 9;2001
'Illinois senator introduces law June to expand and improve automated identification and
41, to ban MTBE . notification of violations,2)an electronic data"reporting
processand 3)a process to ensure use olapproved test
The controversial gasoline oxygenate MTBE would methodsby independent labs. •
' be banned in three years under a bill(S.265,at Weeksalsbsaid the program has'achieved a five-year
• ht tp://thomas.loc.gov).introduced this week by Sen. Peter frequency of sanitary surveys,will work,with,EPA in
' • Fitzgerald,R-111. Fitzgerald said his bill 2001-2003 to teach an agreement on reduced sampling '
(www.senate.gov/—fitzgerald)would replace MTBE with . for organic chemicals and will,se,ek increased,resources . ,
'"environmentally friendlier"ethanol and"phase:put to address all the audit's recommendations by 2005. •
MTBE without altering existing clean air laws:" , , •• t
Although many lawmakers Agree MTBE should be - • Oregon citizens appealing
banned,they disagree how it should be done, Fitzgerald Wiliame$ •
$e water plan
said:While some senators.say the oxygenate requirement
for reformulated gasoline should simplybe eliminated;
A citizens',group thataued the city.of Wilsonville,
Fitzgerald and others agree that such an approach would Ore.,last.year'over•a plan'to use,the Willamette:River for
"needlessly jeopardize"air quality improvements L- drinking water i's,now appealing to the,Qregon Court of
.achieved over the last decade. that
Appeals a recent Clackamas County Court decision
A better alternative,he said,.would be for refiners to would give the city the go-ahead to treat And distribute
use ethanol to comply with the oxygenate requirement: the river's water.
In related action, Rep.Jim Greenwood;R-Pa..•in Mike Stone,Wilsonville's,city engineer,said the
early January introduced H.R.20,'a bill that amends the
citizens;group,Citizens for-•Safe Water,has complained
Clean Air Act temodify the provisions"regarding the , about wordingjn.the plan that states.the river's water will
oxygen content of re;formula ted gasoline and to improve be used° as a"long-term water supply source:'.'
,the regulation of MTBE. :He"said,the citizens'group,based its lawsuit.op the .
- fact that the plan doesn't specifically include the words •
Oregon Water program audit "drinking'water:".According to Stone,the judge hearing
recommends improvements the case.called the citizens'claim"ludicrous."
• iAccording to media reports;members•of CFSW'don't
Officials of Oregon's drinking water program have want the river used as a drinking Water.source because of
agreed to make certain improvements in the wakeof a a Superfund cleanup site located near the_river and
state'audit-(www.sos.state.or.us/audits/summary/2001/ , because parts'of th;river,are so polluted'that deformed
2001Reports.htm)that found fault with water quality . fishhave been found there.Although voters approved the
data reporting processes,enforcement,of reporting riverplanJin`19.99;CFSWis now collecting:signatures,
requirements,violation=response procedures.and. . •for a special election to be held in March that will,place
oversight,of analytical results.from independent labs. new members on the,district water'board. •
Department of Human Services Director Gary Weeks Todd Heidgerken,'a spokesman for the Tualatin
said that while he was in"general agreement"with the Valley Water District(www.tvwd.org),'said the citizens' .
report,the Health Division's Drinking,Water Program's group.has'also'.filed,a lawsuit against the Oregon Health
(www.ohd.hr:state:or.us/dwp/welcome.htm)available ,Division,which oversees:the SDWA, forissuing a permit
resources are insufficient to handle all the tasks of 'to the district'to construct the new,15-mgd,voter-
• overseeing'2;699 public water systems. approved Willamette River Treatment Plant '
That, he said, has forced the program to focus on (www.willamettewtp.com).
priorities that have"the highest potential to protect public The new$40-million treatment plant will feature the
health." • European-designed'Actiflo high-rate clarifier technology,
Addressing the audit's specific complaints,he said along with ozone disinfection,filtration,storage and
the program will implement 1)a new database system'by post-treatment chlorination. ,
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° Erik Sten, Commissioner
yF �� CITY OF Michael F. Rosenberger, Administrator
(; -` tV x; 1.120 S W. 5th Avenue
PORTLAND OREGON Portland, Oregon 97204
Information'(503) 823-7404
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Fax(503) 823-6.133
BUREAU OF WATER WORKS TDD (503) 823-6868
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January 10, 2001 WQ 1.11.4
Oregon.Health Division
Drinking Water Program
PO Box 14350
Portland, OR 97214
To Whom it May Concern:
In conformance with the requirements of OAR 333-061-0040,the results of our Lead and Copper Rule
monitoring for the second period of 2000 are submitted in the attached technical memorandum.
•
Monitoring was conducted as described in our joint monitoring proposal submitted.May 14, 1997 and
approved by Oregon Health Division in their letter of June 23, 1997. As described in the plan, all water
systems using Bull Run water as their sole or major source of supply are considered as a single,large system
for•compliance.with Lead.and Copper Rule monitoring requirements.
In.summary, 124 samples were collected from.Tier I homes throughout the participating systems' service
• areas. Samples were collected between September 14 and 22, 2000.The 90th percentile values for the Joint
Monitoring results are as follows:
Lead 0.022 rng/L
Copper 0.71 mg/L
Distributionresults are submitted separately on new forms designed to match the new OHD forms and
reporting protocol. The Bull Run system pH ranged from 7.0 to 7.9 pH units. These datashow pH
adjustment of:the Bull Run Supply was effective in maintaining apH of 7.0 or greater in "
� pp ythe..distribution
system.•
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In June of 1998 0111)set entry point water quality parameters for the Bull Run,system. Although these data
are reported monthly in a separate report,it should benoted that excellent treatment control has been
maintained and control has improved since corrosion treatment began.
Please contact me at 823-7504if you have any questions or concerns regarding this information.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Hure hP.E.- •
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Regulatory Compliance Supervisor
Attachment
c: Participating Utilities, Mark Knudson, Alberta Seierstad, Steve Schenk;Richard Seright,Randy Hawley
An Equal Opportunity Employer
4cR,'F.. ......, Erik Sten, Commissioner
Ark' �; CITY OF Michael F. Rosenberger, Administrator
1120 S.W. 5th Avenue
<rPORTLAND, OREGON
Portland, Oregon 97
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• BUREAU OF WATER WOS
'` RKTDD(503) 823-6868
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 10, 2001
TO: Todd A. Humphrey, P.E
FROM: Kathy Casson and Kelly Mooney
SUBJECT: • Lead and Copper Monitoring.Results
Objectives
This technical memorandum summarizes the monitoring required by the Lead and Copper Rule.
Results for the September 2000 lead and copper tap sampling and distribution water quality parameters
are presented. Source water results for August and September 2000 are included. Distribution results
are submitted separately on new forms designed to'match the new OHD forms.
Home sampling was conducted in September to be able to collect data during a period of groundwater
blending. This was discussed in advance with OHD. Distribution sampling was adjusted where
•
possible to occur as close as possible to home sampling.
Corrosion Control Treatment
The sodium hydroxide°dose rate was adjusted as needed to achieve the target pH of 7.5. Dosage ranged
from approximately 2.5 mg/1 to 6.0 mg/l.
Groundwater Use
Between August 9 and September 18, a blend of approximately 20% groundwater/80% Bull Run
water was served to the system. Alkalinity was high when measured in late August ranging from 12 to
42 mg/L as CaCO3 areas served by 100% Bull Run water Alkalinities measured in the distribution
system at the same time as the home sampling(September 14 to 22, 2000.)had lower values of
alkalinity ranging than seen in August. ranging from 6.2 to 33 mgL as CaCO3. Many of these
distribution,system alkalinities were typical of Bull Run water. The samples taken from customer
homes were also measured for specific conductance. These specific conductance values,confirmed
that the groundwater blend was present atthe time of home sampling. This;may indicate that the water
reaches the distribution sample stations sooner than'it reaches the•home taps.
Monitoring Plan
The monitoringduring the second six-month period of 2000 was conducted according to the proposed
joint monitoring:plan submitted May 14, 1997 and approved by Oregon Health Division in their letter
of June 23, 1997. As described in the plan, all water systems using Bull Run water as their sole or
major source of supply would be considered as a single large system for complying with Lead and .
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Copper Rule monitoring requirements. The following systems are participants in the Joint Monitoring
• Plan:
Burlington Water District
City of Gresham
City of Tigard
Lake Grove Water District
Lorna Water Company
Palatine Hill Water District
Powell Valley Road Water District
Pleasant Home Water District
Portland Bureau of Water Works •
Raleigh Water District
Rockwood Water District
Skyview Acres Homeowners Association.
City of Tualatin
Tualatin Valley Water District
Valley View Water District
West Slope Water District
Tap Monitoring for Lead and Copper
Table 1 (below) summarizes the sampling required by the Joint Monitoring Plan and the actual total
number of home tap samples collected in the second six-month period of 2000. Extra samples were
collected to provide contingency in the event individual homeowners withdraw from the program over
time.
Table 1. Tap Sampling for the Joint Monitoring Plan, September 2000.
Number of Samples,
System Specified in Joint Extra Total Samples
Monitoring Plan Collected
City of Gresham 5 0 5
Powell Valley Road Water District 3 0 3
PortlandnBureau of Water Works 61 22 83
Rockwood Water District 7 0 7
City of Tigard 3 0 3
City of Tualatin 3 1 4
Tualatin Valley Water District 18 1 19
Joint Monitoring Plan Total 100 24 124
The remaining systems each represent less than one percent of the population of the Bull Run Service
area. Since the monitoring plan is population-based these systems do not collect samples.
All samples were collected from Tier I homes sampled in 1992. All of the Portland Water Bureau
homes sampled in May 2000 were resampled this time except four. Portland Water Bureau homes 40, •
81, 89, and were replaced by homes 9, 15, and 20 from the Tier One sampling pool. Tualatin Valley
home 139 was not resampled. Otherwise,participating utilities sampled the same homes in September
2000 as were sampled in May 2000.
Home tap samples were collected between September 14 and 22, 2000. Directions provided to
customers specified first draw one-liter samples drawn from the cold water kitchen tap, unless there
was an inline filter on the kitchen tap that could not be bypassed. Complete instructions provided to
the resident are shown in Appendix 1. We offer this as demonstration that the water system informed
residents of the,proper sampling procedures according to OAR 333-061-0036(2)(e)(B)(ii). The
customer filled in the time and date of sample collection and the time and date of last water use. No
samples were included which had less than a six hour standing time.
All but nine samples were noted as collected from the kitchen tap.. Five were collected from bath taps.
Four sample data sheets did not have the sample location checked and the residents have not been able
to be contacted.
The Portland Water Bureau Water Quality:Laboratory performed analyses. The 90th percentile lead
and copper values were determined as described in 40 CFR 14.1.80 and clarified by the Lead and
Copper Rule Guidance Manual (1991). In this round of sampling there were 124 samples. As the
guidancemanual states, "Interpolation of lead and.copper levels may be necessary in some cases to
determine system performance at the desired frequency. If the 90th percentile value is represented by..
the sample position other than an,integer, (e.g.0.9 x#samples=17.3),then the 90th percentile value •
must be found by interpolating the results of the lower and higher samples (e.g.the 17th and 18th results
in this case)." In this round of sampling,the 90t''percentile values reported are based on sample
position 111.6, and the value was found by interpolating between positions 111 and 112.
Results .
Tap Monitoring for Lead and Copper
The lead and copper results from tap sampling at the 124 tier I homes sampled in September 2000
according the Joint Monitoring Plan are shown graphically in Figures 1 and 2. The lead and copper
raw results are shown in Table 3a and 3b and briefly summarized below. Addresses for the 124 homes
are shown in Appendix 2.
The 90th percentile result for lead exceeded the action level and the 90th percentile result for copper
was below the action level for this round of monitoring. The lead 90` percentile result was 0.022
mg/L(actionlevel=0.015 mg/L), the copper 90th percentile result was.0.71 mg/L(action level=1 3
mg/P.
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The City of Tigard • Testing Your Water for Lead
wants to reduce exposure p Easy Steps.Ito avoid poSSlble; . , The following is a list of some State-approved laborato ' * I ! -
to lead in drinking water. 41 , exposure -to lead from plumbing: in the Portland Metropolitan Area that you can call to • E
Lead exposure is a world-wide health problem. Household your water tested for lead.These labs charge a fee. w Y
® Use only"fresh°water'from theieold�water tap'for• ` ,
dust,soil,paint, pigments,solder,ammunition, plumbing, t AmTest Oregon (503) 639-9311 � ,x' u�
drinking,cooking or making baby formula: g
cable coverings,caulk,bearings, pottery,and folk medicine Coffey Laboratories (503) 254-1794 'rt
remedies or cosmetics may contain lead. People are ® Avoid using water_fhat has'been..standing in the Food Products Laboratory (503) 253-9136
exposed to lead in many ways. . pipes.When a faucet is not used for_more than: North Creek Analytical (503) 643-9200
Exposure to lead through drinking water is possible if
six hours, run the cold water tap until,the,water Wy'east Environmental Sciences(503) 231-9320' ..-
feels-noticeablycolder (30 seconds-2 minutes).
materials in a building's plumbing contain lead.The level •
This flush-es-standing standing water out of the pipes, *For more information on certified labs,contact the
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of lead in water can increase when water'stands"in Oregon Health Division,(503)731-4317.
replacing it with.fresh water.
contact with lead-based solder and brass faucets - • IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have questions on any of this material, please- __ ._
containing lead. ® Use only lead-free solder when making plumbing
contact the City of Tigard,(503)639-4171. ( `
Tigard's source water contains no detectable lead. Our *pairs. It's the law. -' _
water supplies consistently meet or surpass all federal 4 'Look for faucets which are NSF-certified to limit Para obtener una Copia de esta informaciOn ao-/tr
and state drinking water standards.Tigard has contaminants to acceptable drinking Water levels:- en Espanol, Ilame al:(503)639-4171 .
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households in_our community have lead levels in. The Oregon Health Division has set water treatment
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information in this brochure. Home Lead Hazard Reduction Program ! "N'!rylllp
For more information: This program focuses on all sources of lead in the home
City of Tigard, (503) 639-4171 environment, including lead dust in and around older CITY OF TIGARD
web site:http://www.ci.tigard.or.us homes once painted with lead-based paint. It includes
lead-risk evaluations, blood-lead level testing for children, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
US EPA,Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (800)426-4791 Tigard, Ore on 97223 •
web site:http://www.epa.gov/safewater
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services to control or reduce lead hazards. Fax: (503) 639-1471
National Lead Information Line, (800) LEADFYI
Community education and outreach (503) 639-4171
NSF International,for information on "lead-free”faucets, The City of Tigard works with community,public health, http://www.ci.tigard.or.us
(800) NSF-MARK,web site:http://www.nsf.org environmental,business,and media organizations and
agencies to develop educational activities and materials
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This information is provided under the Oregon Administrative Rules, ■Lead is unusual among drinking water contaminants in before using it for drinking or cooking. Flushing tap water The steps described above will reduce the lead
Chapter 333,Division 61,Public Water Systems,Treatment Requirements that it seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like rivers is a simple and inexpensive measure you can take to concentrations in your drinking water. However, if a
and Performance Standards for Corrosion Control. a kes. Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result protect your family's health. It usually uses less than w test indicates that the drinking water coming from
OAR 333-067-0034(5). • corrosion,or wearing away,of materials containing or two gallons of water and costs less than 171T for e y, p contains lead concentrations in excess of 15
The United States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) lea in household plumbing.These materials include lead- per month.To conserve water,filla couple of bottles r ppbafter flushing, or after you have completed actions
and the City of Tigard are concerned about lead in your based solder used to join copper pipe,and brass and drinking water after flushing the tap,and whenever to minimize lead levels, then you may want to take the
drinking water.Although most homes have very low levels chrome plated brass faucets. In 1986,Congress banned possible use the first flush water to wash the dishes or following additional measures:
of lead in their drinking water,some homes in the the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2%lead, water the plants. If you live in a high-rise building, letting
community have lead levels above the EPA action level of 15 and restricted the lead content of faucets, pipes and other the water flow before using it may not work to lessen ■Purchase or lease a home treatment device. Home
plumbing materials to 8.0%. your risk from lead.These plumbingsystems have more, treatment devices are limited in that each unit treats only
parts per billion (ppb),or 0.015 milligrams of lead per liter of p 9 Y
water(mg/L).Under Federal law we were required to have a and sometimes larger pipes than smaller buildings.Ask the water that flows from the faucet to which it is
9 q IN water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems g p p g connected,and all of the devices require periodic
program in place to minimize lead in your drinking water by containing lead for several hours or more,the lead may your landlord for help in locating the source of the lead,
January1, 1997.This program includes corrosion control and ask your landlord and the City of Tigard for advice on maintenance and replacement. Devices such as reverse
P 9 dissolve into your drinking water.This means the first osmosis systems or distillers can effectively remove lead
treatment,source water treatment,and public education. If water drawn from the tap in the morning,or later in the reducing the lead level.
you have anyquestions about how we are carrying out the from your drinking water.Some activated carbon filters
rY 9 afternoon after returning from work or school,can contain ■Try not to cook with,or drink water from the hot water may reduce lead levels at the tap, however all lead
requirements of the lead regulation please give us a call at fairly high levels of lead.
tap. Hot water can dissolve more lead more quickly than reduction claims should be investigated. Be sure to check
(503)639-4171.This brochure explains the simple steps you
cold water. Ifyou need hot water,draw water from the the actualperformance of a specific home treatment
can take to protect you and your family by reducing your Steps You Can Take in the Home p
exposure to lead in drinking water. To Reduce Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water cold tap and heat it on the stove. device before and after installing the unit,and to strictly
Despite our best efforts mentioned earlier to control •Remove loose lead solder and debris from the plumbing maintain and replace the unit according to the
Health Effects of Lead water corrosivity and remove lead from the water supply, manufacturer's directions.
Lead is a common metal found throughout the environment materials installed in newly constructed homes,or homes
g lead levels in some homes or buildings can be high.To in which the plumbing has recently been replaced,by III Purchase bottled water for drinking and cooking.
in lead-based paint,air,soil,household dust,food,certain find out whether you need to take action in your own removing the faucet strainers from all taps and running
types of pottery,porcelain and pewter,and water.Lead can home, have your drinking water tested to determine if it •You can consult a variety of sources for additional
pose a significant risk toyour health if too much of it enters the water from 3 to 5 minutes.Thereafter, periodically
9 contains excessive concentrations of lead.Testing the information.Your family doctor or pediatrician can perform
your body. Lead builds upin the bodyover manyyears and remove the strainers and flush out any debris that has
water-is essential because you cannot see;taste, or sme(I,-~-, a°blood test for-lead-and provide you-with information
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� can cause•damage:to the brain„red-blood cells and:kidneys.l ead in drinkingwater.Some local laboratories,that can _�7 ___=:= _ -� i.--' - about the-health-effects of_lead State,and,local'!- th
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The greatest:nsk to young. Idren�and pregnant>w \__ice p e`this-service-are listed-at.the-end-of`his-booklet.' .\ ,- -- if your copper-pipes are joined with lead-solder,t s _ ',g merit agencies that'can be contacted include: 1 .
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normal tem n al`and h sieal leve of merit of, row n bodies. f , ` . ` -moi' �--� ' 1 _ i ` \ ''1.'eCity of Tigard at,(503)-639-4171�.can-provide you L-i
./ p j p 9 9 ,. pleas l.(B03) 639'41 r� notify the,,plumber'who did th�e�wo'rk and request that-he
In addition,a child-at play often comes-into contact with or she replace the lead solder with lead-free solder. Lead
with information about your community's water supply, f
sources of lead contamination -like dirt and dust-that If a water test indicates that the drinking water drawn solder looks dull gray,and when scratched with a key and a list of local laboratories that have been certified by
rarely affect an adult. It is important to wash children's from a tap in your home contains lead above 15 ppb,then looks shiny. In addition, notify the Oregon Health Division EPA for testing water quality;
hands and toys often,and to try to make sure they only put you should take the following precautions: about the violation. •The City of Tigard, Building Permits-Plumbing Section,
food in their mouths. I Let the water run from the tap before using it for (503) 639-4171 can provide you with information about
1111 Have an electrician check your wiring. If grounding
Lead in Drinking Water drinking or cooking any time the water in a faucet has wires from the electrical system are attached to your building permit records that should contain the names of
■Lead in drinking water,although rarely the sole cause of gone unused for more than six hours.The longer water pipes,corrosion may be increased.Check with a licensed plumbing contractors that plumbed your home;and
lead poisoning,can significantly increase a person's total resides in your home's plumbing the more lead it may electrician or your local electrical code to determine if •The Oregon Health Division (503)731-4317 or the
lead exposure, particularly the exposure of infants who contain. Flushing the tap means running the cold water your wiringcan begrounded elsewhere. DO NOT attempt
drink babyformulas and concentrated that are faucet until the water gets noticeably colder, usually about p provide yougton with
h information Health Division ath health 648-3470 can
juicesto change the wiring yourself because improper provide you with about the effects of
mixed with water.The EPA estimates that drinking water 15-30 seconds.Although toilet flushing or showering grounding can cause electrical shock and fire hazards. lead and how you can have your child's blood tested.
can make up 20 percent or more of a person's total flushes water through a portion of your home's plumbing
exposure to lead. system,you still need to flush the water in each faucet