Committed to protecting public health and serving our customers
In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we continue to keep your safety and health at the forefront — so all of us have clean water for drinking, washing our hands, and helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Building & Site Access
- Customers are encouraged to connect with us virtually when possible and will need to sign in and out and display a visitor badge when visiting a CWS facility. As of March 12, 2022, masks are optional for visitors and staff.
- In-person permit services are available by appointment. Planning & Development Services staff are also available to do business with you through alternate practices, phone at 503.681.5100 or email.
- Other customer service and public appointments may be completed in person or virtually.
- We ask all delivery personnel and vendors to follow access guidelines posted on our building doors.
- Fernhill trails remain open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Services & Programs
- Water is vital to reducing the spread of coronavirus through handwashing and we assure you that your water remains safe. Learn more about water and COVID-19 from the CDC.
- The RV waste disposals at our Rock Creek (Hillsboro) and Durham (Tigard) facilities remain open for use. Annual pass holders can continue to use your existing PIN.
- Our Utility Billing Customer Service staff is available from 8 am – 5 pm at 503.681.4400.
Research & COVID-19 Tracking
Public health and clean water go hand-in-hand, especially in today’s COVID crisis. Clean Water Services is collaborating on multiple research projects to track COVID-19 in sewage to help public health officials detect the presence and scope of the virus in a community. Using new analytical techniques, researchers are able to find evidence of the virus at the neighborhood scale, which could provide an early warning sign of the virus in a community.
What You Can Do
As we take measures to protect the health of our community, we encourage you to do your part:
- Do not flush wipes (even those marketed as “flushable”), paper towels, facial tissues, and other products. They clog pipes and lead to overflows.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water — and be sure to turn off the sink as your scrub for at least 20 seconds.
- Continue to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; practice positive social distancing; and avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
If you have additional questions, please contact us. Stay tuned to this page for updates.
Everything we do at Clean Water Services aims to protect public health, while enhancing the natural environment of the Tualatin River Watershed. Combining science and nature, we work in partnership with others to safeguard the river’s health and vitality, ensure the economic success of our region, and protect public health for more than 600,000 people in urban Washington County. Although Clean Water Services maintains a close working relationship with Washington County government, it is separately managed and financed.
