Water resources management utility for more than 600,000 residents in Oregon's Tualatin River Watershed.

Washington County, Oregon
Joined May 2009
🦎 Ever seen a rough-skinned newt in its awkward teen phase? Our Education Team found this newt larva while preparing a student tour at Tualatin River Farm. Healthy waterways = healthy wildlife. 💧 Have you ever spotted a newt in Oregon?
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⚡THUNDER! LIGHTNING! RAINBOW📷One of our construction coordinators captured this view at our Rock Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. Meanwhile, our Rock Creek crew was hard at work treating ~37 million gallons of wastewater before safely returning it to the Tualatin River.
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“Ya like jazz?” We like pollinators. It’s Pollinator Week! Spot a bee, butterfly, hummingbird, bat or another pollinator? Snap a pic and tag @CleanWaterNews . We may feature your photo.
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Free plants in Banks 🌿 Stop by the Banks Public Library on May 9 (11 AM–3 PM) and pick one up. We’ll be there to help you get started with native plants and answer your questions. More info in the comments ⬇️
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Yard & Neighborhood Resources here: cleanwaterservices.org/commu… Native Plant info here: cleanwaterservices.org/commu… Looking for local resources on flooding, soil, and native plants? Check out our Watershed Navigator site here: watershednavigator.org/
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Free plants at the M&M Marketplace Spring Festival! Location: M&M Market Place 346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm When: Saturday, March 21 Come and ask us questions about native plants and what works best for your garden!
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Today is #WorldPlumbingDay. In Washing County, wastewater from 600,000+ people travel through more than 1,900 miles of pipe and 44 pumps stations before being treated and safely returned to the Tualatin River. Community investment at work 24/7, 365 days a year. #TualatinRiver
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We could not let Dr. Suess Day pass without some social media ham. We could not do it, Sam-I-am.
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Let's filter the 💩 out of your feed. Every day, our clarifiers treat ~ 66 million gallons of used water, recovering resources and returning it to the Tualatin River. Check how long-term planning helps us meet future needs without big rate spike. cleanwaterservices.org/2025/…
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Need a break from your algorithm? Lee Falls sits in the upper Tualatin River watershed, sustained primarily by rainfall. Wildlife depends on clean water. So do we. We treat wastewater to meet strict environmental standards before returning it to the river. Learn more below.
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Need a Valentin's Day card? We got you covered!
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De-icing your car can be a hassle when you’re getting ready for your day. Here’s a simple recipe that can help you quickly defrost your windshield—while also protecting the Tualatin River from toxic chemicals. Link in comments for more ⬇️
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Heard of the Super Flush? Imagine everyone taking a nationwide bathroom break! You may think wastewater surges, but actually CWS does not see a significant rise. But if we did — we got you! Our employees and Infrastructure can handle wastewater like any other day! #superbowl
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💡Did you know? There is only one well-known “super flush” that occurred in New York City in the 1980s, following a major television event. Do you know what it was? Leave your guesses in the comments! ⬇️
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