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Tigard Turns On Additional Water Sources

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release July 3, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Sally Mills, Water Quality Program Coordinator City of Tigard 503-718-2604 sally@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Turns On Additional Water Sources
With increasing temperatures, the demand for water in the Tigard Water Service Area is on the rise. In order to meet this higher demand, the City of Tigard has begun taking water from its seasonal water sources. These sources include city-owned groundwater and aquifer storage and recovery wells and water purchased through the Joint Water Commission. The 'blending' of seasonal water sources does not affect water quality, though some water customers may notice slight changes in the taste, appearance, and odor of their water.

Water from the Joint Water Commission originates from the Trask and Tualatin Rivers Watershed, and is delivered via the City of Beaverton. Since Beaverton is a fluoridated system, some Tigard Water Service Area residents are now receiving a fluoridated water supply. This will continue throughout the summer months.

On very hot days, peak demand can reach over 13 million gallons of water per day, more than double the average daily demand of 6 million gallons. Much of this increase can be attributed to outdoor water use.

The Tigard Water Service Area includes the cities of Durham, King City, two-thirds of Tigard and unincorporated areas to the south and west of Tigard. The City of Tigard is the water provider for the service area.

For specific information regarding Tigard's summer water supply and/or to determine if your home is receiving fluoridated drinking water, please contact Water Quality Program Coordinator Sally Mills at 503-718-2604 or sally@tigard-or.gov.