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Tigard
The City of Tigard provides clean,safe,dependable
drinking water to the residents of Durham,
two-thirds of Tigard, g. KN ,
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Investing in Our Water System
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he City of Tigard maintains
approximately 250 miles of r
7, = pipelines that deliver safe,clean
drinking water to homes and business.
op/ti Every year we invest in replacing aging
Tq Pi pipelines to keep our water system operating
smoothly.When we can,we"piggyback"our
replacements on roadway improvement projects,
reducing the cost and providing new pipelines that
work better with the improved roadways.
Our cost saving approach to replacing pipelines in
coordination with other public works construction
projects is part of our commitment to maintaining
affordability for customers.Below are three examples `
of your water rate dollars at work—all three projects
Questions? will be in construction over the next year. Pedeman Pipe Replacement
Tigard has the answers!
Waterline replacement at Potso Park Why is this a good investment?The
What? Constructing a replacement pipeline replacement pipeline will link to existing pipe
General Inquiries?
improvements.Those existing improvements were
Public Works connecting businesses to a new water line under
Wall Street.This is part of a larger effort to replace made during the TriMet Commuter Rail project
503-718-2591 and were designed to make connecting this new
a water line in Red Rock Creek that was difficult to
access and maintain. pipeline easier and less costly.
Your Water Bill? When? This project is already underway and will Waterline replacement along
Utility Billing be completed by summer 2019. Tiedeman Avenue
503-718-2460 Whyis this a good investment?This project g p 1 What. Replacing aging pipelines along Tiedeman
is being completed at a lower cost by taking Avenue to prepare for the new pedestrian bridge
Water Emergencies? advantage of roadway construction along Wall Street. across Fanno Creek.
Public Works When?This project is already underway and will
503-718-2591 Waterline replacement along Commercial Street be completed in Spring 2019.
— Why is this a good investment?The
What?Replacing a pipeline that conflicts with replacement pipeline,including two new water
After-hours sidewalk improvements being made along 99W. re p p p g
Water Emergencies? valves,updates older infrastructure with safer,larger
On-call Service When?This project will begin construction in pipes.The project also reroutes the line to better
503-639-1554 Spring 2019. connect with the city's water system.0
Meet Our Staff: Trent Brickey
Newcomer Trent Brickey has definitely faucets. But Brickey estimates that 90 percent
gotten his feet wet working on maintenance of the water system is underground, which is
and repair projects for Tigard's Water Division. where most of the work gets done. ■
From repairing water leaks, fixing broken
service lines to replacing aging pipes, he has
worked on a variety of projects since he started 1 love having a job where 1 feel
as a Utility Worker Il a few months ago.When like / can have a positive impact
asked what people might not know about the on the community. Also, the water
work the division does, he pointed out that system is very interesting and l learn
residents only see a small portion of the water something new every day.
system — for example, fire hydrants or water
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can lead to frozen and broken water to shut-off your water at the meter box,
pipes. Before thawing or repairing including a video,visit www.tigard-or.
plumbing lines, make sure the water gov/watermeter. TURNheeow ene / �a
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is turned off at the meter. SHUT ocF -
Remember, never thaw a frozen pipe J j
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You may have a valve in your with an open flame. Use a hair dryer on
basement or garage. If not,the city's a low setting and remember to leave a
water meter and shut off valve are little water on once the pipe is thawed w
both located inside the meter box so it doesn't freeze again.
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' GET INVOLVED!The Intergovernmental Water Board consists of representatives from the entities within the Tigard Water Service Area.Public meetings
are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.in the Tigard Public Works Building Auditorium,8777 SW Burnham St.in Tigard,Oregon.
OCity of Tigard PRESRT STD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. U.S.POSTAGE
WATER RATE INCREASE 13125 SW Hall Blvd. PAID
6 PORTLAND,OR
Tigard, OR 97223 PERMIT#1350
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, water rates will increase
3.25 percent. Under the new rates, a typical * * * * * * ECRWSS
residential customer should expect to pay one to
two dollars more per month. POSTAL CUSTOMER
Each customer's bill will vary, based on
consumption, size of meter and pumping charges
if applicable.
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