Clean Water Services proposes stand‑alone meeting rules; county staff to ask board to adopt Jan. 20 Clean Water Services presented a proposed rules of procedure creating stand‑alone CWS meetings (second Tuesday 9 a.m., fourth Tuesday 5:30 p.m., and dedicated work sessions). Staff asked the county board to adopt the rules at the Jan. 20 meeting so standalone CWS meetings can begin in late February.

Clean Water Services is set to reshape its meeting structure for better transparency and accessibility—will the board approve the new rules on January 20?

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Washington County board reviews forensic report of Clean Water Services spending; staff to seek formal acceptance Jan. 27 County staff told the Board of Commissioners that an independent forensic audit of Clean Water Services identified multiple control weaknesses and made nine recommendations; the district says most have been implemented and staff asked the board to accept the report and adopt the management response at the Jan. 27 meeting.

A forensic audit of Clean Water Services has uncovered significant control weaknesses and led to nine crucial recommendations for reform.

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Clean Water Services board authorizes national GM search, raises settlement authority and sets interim CEO pay Sitting as the Clean Water Services board, Washington County directors approved recruitment materials to begin a national search for a permanent general manager, increased the CEO/GM's settlement authority to $100,000 and approved retroactive compensation for interim CEO Rick Shanley.

Clean Water Services is gearing up for a major leadership change with a national search for a permanent general manager and a significant increase in settlement authority for routine claims.

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Rock Creek clarifiers, carbon pilot and pilots aim to cut costs and boost capacity, Clean Water Services says Clean Water Services described major capital projects and local pilots: Rock Creek primary clarifiers (~$50M), a Crew Carbon chemical pilot (described as reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas and potentially saving about "half $1,000,000 a year"), hydrocyclone work to boost capacity, and a $130M panel conveyance program over roughly a decade.

Clean Water Services is making waves with a $50 million upgrade project and innovative pilots that promise to slash costs and enhance capacity for the community!

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Interim Clean Water Services GM outlines year of rebuilding, says agency is "in good financial shape" Interim General Manager Rick Stanley presented a year-end "look back," emphasized rebuilding trust and said Clean Water Services is financially sound; he said a forensic investigation will be presented next week and recommended formal closure steps for R&O 25-5.

Clean Water Services is making major strides towards rebuilding trust and financial stability, with a pivotal forensic investigation presentation coming next week!

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Clean Water Services details permit renewal, thermal compliance and recycled-water planning Staff told the board they are working with Oregon DEQ on permit renewal issues including sampling for natural treatment systems, thermal compliance using eDNA and mixing‑zone modeling, and modeling that could change phosphorus limits; IGAs and permit-driven IGA work are high priorities.

Clean Water Services is on the brink of transformative changes in water quality management, collaborating with DEQ to refine systems and explore innovative solutions for salmon passage risk.

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Board approves Forest Grove sewer rehabilitation Phase 3 IGA, citing federal grant support Clean Water Services and Washington County approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Forest Grove to complete final design and construction of the Forest Grove Rehabilitation Phase 3 sewer project (Project 7153), funded partly by a federal grant and using trenchless pipe-bursting techniques to reduce inflow and infiltration.

Big changes are coming to Forest Grove as the Washington County Board approves a $2 million sewer rehabilitation project, backed by federal grants and innovative trenchless technology!

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Clean Water Services presents federal and state priorities to Washington County board, warns of DEQ budget pressure and PFAS implications Clean Water Services (CWS) staff outlined 2026 federal and state legislative priorities to the Washington County Board on Nov. 4, emphasizing support for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, seismic risk mitigation projects, water reuse, low-income water repair assistance and protections against cuts to DEQ. CWS flagged PFAS/emerging contaminant

Clean Water Services is pushing for crucial legislative priorities in 2026 to safeguard our water quality and protect ratepayers from emerging contaminants like PFAS.

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Clean Water Services West Basin master plan adopted; projects through 2045 total roughly $1.4 billion Clean Water Services staff presented and the board adopted the West Basin Master Plan, a 20-year roadmap for conveyance and treatment infrastructure. The plan identifies roughly $920 million in conveyance projects and nearly $500 million in treatment projects through 2045, and staff described ongoing coordination with co-implementer cities and a CW

Clean Water Services has unveiled a groundbreaking 20-year plan set to transform Washington County's infrastructure with nearly $1.4 billion in vital projects through 2045!

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Washington County leaders intensify focus on $700M Clean Water Services amid media scrutiny County officials commit more time to clean water operations following recent media events.

Washington County officials are stepping up their game to oversee a $700 million Clean Water Services amid rising responsibilities and media scrutiny.

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Washington County Commissioner highlights ongoing commitment to clean water services Commissioner emphasizes need for continued focus on clean water services amid structural discussions.

Washington County commissioners are stepping up their commitment to clean water services, recognizing the urgent need for proactive governance in the face of evolving community challenges.

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Commissioners vote unanimously to enter executive session on litigation Commissioners adjourn to discuss potential litigation regarding clean water services.

Washington County Commissioners take a bold step by entering an executive session to address urgent clean water litigation—what's at stake for the community?

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