The City of Tigard purchases the majority of its water from the City of Portland and participates in a regional
monitoring program for lead and copper with other Portland wholesale water customers. Tigard is responsible for
collecting water samples representative of our sources, distribution system and individual homes. Tigard is
very pleased to announce that lead is NOT detected in our water sources.
However, it is important to remember that lead and copper can enter the drinking water supply through corrosion
within the water distribution system or in household plumbing systems.
In an effort to address the presence of lead and copper in private homes and businesses, the City of Tigard is
participating with water agencies throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area, in providing an outreach program
supporting lead-free environments.
Lead is particularly harmful to children and pregnant women. It can cause lowered IQ in children and other
serious health and behavior problems. In the Portland Metropolitan area, one percent of the children tested
for lead had levels of concern detected in their blood. Many children have not been tested for lead levels
in their blood, yet they are exposed daily to dust and other sources of lead.
The regional outreach program, LeadLine, provides a variety of informational materials on how to reduce children’s
exposure to lead. The LeadLine is an information and referral line (503-988-4000) that provides
information regarding:
Home lead hazards
Free lead screening for children
Information home repair and remodeling
Reducing lead exposure through water
The LeadLine has Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese interpreters on staff and translators for other languages
available.
Click on LeadLine or call 503-988-4000 to learn more about the lead poisoning prevention.
The City of Tigard purchases the majority of its water from the City of Portland and participates in a regional
monitoring program for lead and copper with other Portland wholesale water customers. Tigard is responsible for
collecting water samples representative of our sources, distribution system and individual homes. Tigard is
very pleased to announce that lead is NOT detected in our water sources.
However, it is important to remember that lead and copper can enter the drinking water supply through corrosion
within the water distribution system or in household plumbing systems.
Lead is particularly harmful to children and pregnant women. It can cause lowered IQ in children and other
serious health and behavior problems. In the Portland Metropolitan area, one percent of the children tested
for lead had levels of concern detected in their blood. Many children have not been tested for lead levels
in their blood, yet they are exposed daily to dust and other sources of lead.
The LeadLine has Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese interpreters on staff and translators for other languages
available.
