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Tualatin
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Recycled water ('purple pipe') for Tualatin Community Park

Summary

The city will use Clean Water Services recycled water instead of drinking water for park irrigation, saving about 80% on water costs. The catch: a pipeline has to go under a railroad, so service may not start until summer 2028.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 11, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $75,000 in savings over five years — roughly 80% less than paying for drinking water.

✅Who benefits

Taxpayers and park users benefit from cheaper, more sustainable irrigation at Community Park.

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