Sole-source water supply vulnerability
Summary
August's transmission line leak showed Tualatin runs on one pipeline from Portland with no backup that can meet full daily demand. Public Works wants to start serious planning for a backup supply identified in the 2023 Water Master Plan — a big, costly decision coming within the next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost estimate yet for a full backup supply connection, though some planning funding is already in the CIP.
Every Tualatin water customer gains resilience against a future line break or regional disruption.
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