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Overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sources—rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and ground water wells. (SDWA does not regulate private wells which serve fewer than 25 individuals.) SDWA authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to set national health-based standards for drinking water to protect against both naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants that may be found in drinking water.  U.S. EPA, states, and water systems then work together to make sure that these standards are met.  Protecting America’s drinking water is a top priority for EPA. EPA has established protective drinking water standards for more than 90 contaminants, including drinking water regulations issued since th...

Climate Action From wildfire smoke to extreme heat, our community is regularly impacted by climate change. Tigard City Council declared climate action a priority in April 2021 and our work involves climate action that both reduces the community’s impact on the climate crisis, and makes the community resilient to the inequitable impacts of climate change. The City of Tigard is committed to making sustainable living accessible, affordable, and actionable for every resident. Centering Equity and Environmental Justice Historically excluded communities experience negative health and economic impacts of climate change disproportionately as a result of inequitable public policy. We center equity and environmental justice through community involvement and apply our Racial Equity Toolkit to evaluate decisions to reduce impacts and unintended consequences on historically excluded communities. SOLAR PV RESOURCES Fleet Electrification Underway Under direction of City Council, Team Tigard is develo...

Volunteer Opportunities Board and committee members are key to informing the development of Tigard's programs and policies. These volunteers dedicate time and expertise to serve as an important link to community needs and represent community values.  We are currently  accepting applications  for Tigard Youth Advisory Council. Apply today. All other Board & Committee recruitments are closed until Fall 2025. If you're interested in serving, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences. Audit Committee: This committee manages the audit contract with the city’s outside audit firm and oversees the city’s internal control management.   Budget Committee:   The Budget Committee deliberates on the proposed budget submitted by the city manager and sends an approved budget to the City Council for adoption. The committee also approves tax levies.   Committee for Community Engagement (CCE)   This Committee is charged with ove...

We work with residents and businesses to preserve, enhance and develop a stronger and more connected community. Our work carries out the city’s vision, "Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible to everyone" by: Supporting land development that maximizes public health benefits while increasing connection between people and community destinations. Focusing development-associated resources in parts of the city that can serve, house, employ, and attract the most people while causing the least impact on Tigard’s natural systems and the climate. Supporting a balanced, diverse mix of business sectors and employment opportunities for Tigard residents. Ensuring transportation investments and improvements are providing equitable benefits & impacts to the entire population. Working to meet the housing needs of all community members by increasing housing opportunities for economically challenged households, including singles, young families, and older ...