Tours

Tour the Joint Water Commission (JWC) Water Treatment Plant in Forest Grove, Oregon! Learn more about where our water comes from, the water treatment process, and how water gets delivered to your tap.

In-Person Tours

In-person tours focus on the following topics:

  • JWC partners
  • Water sources
  • Drinking water treatment process
  • Storage of drinking water
  • Transmission of drinking water to partners

In-person tours are available:

  • Maximum Group Size: 25 people per tour group, with the option to split large groups into smaller groups if needed.
  • Larger Groups: May be accommodated by splitting into smaller sub-groups with staggered or parallel tours, subject to staff availability and safety considerations.
  • Individual Tours: Single-person tour requests may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis, depending on staff availability.

Tour Options:

  • Full Tour & Presentation (90 minutes):Includes a 20–30-minute introductory or supplemental presentation followed by the facility tour.
  • Tour Only (60 minutes): Bypasses the presentation; ideal for shorter timeframes or returning visitors.

Tour Details

Cost Free
Tour Length 1 hour (includes 15-minute introduction and 45-minute walking tour)
Age Minimum 8 years old
Group Size 25 people
Pre-Registration Required for all groups, two to four weeks in advance.
Dress Code Tours take place outside and in an industrial setting. All visitors must dress appropriately and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No flip-flops, sandals, clogs, open toed shoes, or high heels are allowed.
Safety & Conduct Safety briefings are mandatory before the tour begins. No smoking, eating, or drinking on the tour route. No throwing objects into the water. Visitors must stay with the assigned tour group.
Accessibility We are committed to providing an inclusive experience for all guests. Individuals with mobility impairments, visual or hearing disabilities, or other accessibility needs are encouraged to contact us in advance. This allows us to make appropriate arrangements and ensure that necessary accommodation is in place.
Language Access Language access and translation services may be available upon request. If you or someone in your party requires interpretation or translated materials, please contact us ahead of your visit so we can explore available options and support effective communication.
Other Tour groups must start and end the tour together; it is not possible to leave early.

Register for an In-Person Tour

Tour dates and times vary based on staff availability. Sign up for a JWC Water Treatment Plant tour two to four weeks in advance using the form below. The JWC reserves the right to cancel tours in the event of a plant emergency or inclement weather.

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