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Underground river: Pipeline to bring water to westside

By Jim Redden and John William Howard. From the Portland Tribune. North Portland company supplies large pipes for $1.2 billion Willamette Water Supply Program that us underway in Washington County Westside suburbs are mounting a...
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A call to action: Imagine a ‘day without water’

by Mark Knudson and Kevin Hanway Washington County residents can take practical steps to safeguard public safety in emergencies Imagine: No water to drink, fight fires, water crops, shower, or flush the toilet. Some communities in...
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Hillsboro’s new water system is under construction

Hillsboro Tribune, Written by John William Howard Friday, October 06, 2017 "The Willamette Water Supply pipeline will eventually run from Hillsboro to the Willamette River in Wilsonville, supplying water to Hillsboro customers and the Tualatin...
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In Tigard’s future, Willamette water could be a must-have

The Times,  Written by Mark Miller, September 12, 2017 "The Tigard City Council expressed interest late last year in becoming a community partner in the Willamette Water Supply Program, a major infrastructure project spearheaded by the Tualatin Valley...
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Boeckman Road Reopens Tuesday; One Week Ahead Of Schedule, Officials Say

The reopening of Boeckman Road marks another step forward for the Kinsman Road Extension Project, which is set to be complete summer 2018.  By Travis Loose (Patch Staff) - Updated July 25, 2017 6:11 pm ET WILSONVILLE, OR —...
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Hillsboro Water Department Celebrates National Infrastructure Week, Ongoing Pipeline Projects

The Willamette Water Supply Program is just one example of Hillsboro's commitment to supporting water infrastructure. By Travis Loose (Patch Staff) - May 16, 2017 1:48 pm ET HILLSBORO, OR — Officials with the city's...
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What are the five biggest things planned for 2017? We asked city officials

New water system, renewing the tax levy and South Hillsboro construction will all be on the city's radar next year. Friday, 30 December 2016 | Written by Travis Loose, Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro city officials are...
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Pipeline work won’t disrupt traffic this year

An extension of Kinsman Road is under construction, with the pipeline planned for its right-of-way Written by Claire Colby, Wednesday, 09 November 2016  The first pieces of the Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP) pipeline have been...
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City, water district officials celebrate pipe installation

Hillsboro Tribune Written by Travis Loose, October 27, 2016  The Willamette Water Supply Program saw its first bit of tangible progress this month, bringing one step closer the Willamette River-sourced secondary water supply for Hillsboro...
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Tapping Willamette River Drinking Water

The first pieces of pipe for the Willamette Water Supply are installed, marking a significant milestone for the regional water system partnership between the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and City of Hillsboro as pipeline...