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Private Water Quality Facility Program

Approved Vegetative Facility

Clean Water Services and its member Cities have initiated  a program to regularly inspect and support maintenance of privately owned water quality facilities.

These facilities are constructed to protect precious water resources by removing pollution from stormwater runoff. 

Water quality facilities are required by law and must comply with Clean Water Services' municipal stormwater (MS4) permit and Oregon Department of Quality (DEQ) regulations.

 

Purpose of the Program

  • Improve water quality in the Tualatin River Watershed
  • Bring existing water quality facilities into compliance
  • Educate Owners
  • And establish a district wide formal inspection program

Background

The Private Water Quality Facility Management Program is implemented as a requirement of Clean Water Services. Clean Water Services defines:

  • Inspection Criteria
  • Performance Standards
  • Program Goals
  • Enforcement Guidelines

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Vegetated Water Quality Facility - Pre CleaningWater Quality Facility - Pre CleaningWater Quality Facility - Post CleaningPrivate Water Quality Facilities Map