Additional Resources
Source Water Protection Education Program
The City of Hillsboro provides educational lessons and demonstrations for students in 4th and 5th grade. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, please reach out to malyhea.haghshenas@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Wildfire Prevention for Source Water Protection
Wildfires in the watershed can have immediate and long-term impacts on surface water quality.
Increased suspended sediments and turbidity.
Increased nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.
Increased water treatment costs.
Limits to drinking water supply.
Increased sedimentation and debris.
Periods of high turbidity and high pH.
Algal blooms.
Onsite Septic Assistance Program
Clean Water Services (CWS) and Washington County’s Housing Rehabilitation Program provide financial assistance to help low-to-moderate-income homeowners repair, replace, maintain, or decommission septic tanks and connect to the public sanitary sewer system. Properly functioning septic system or sewer connection protect the health of your household and keeps untreated water out of the Tualatin River, which our region depends on for drinking water, agriculture, and industry.
Beavers
Beavers can have a big impact on water quality standards. They can change their environment by cutting down trees and building dams. Beaver dams help filter water by slowing it down and trapping dirt and pollution. The Tualatin River Watershed Council has resources available for living with beavers and preventing potential property damages.