Public Works

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Lead & Copper Regulations Over Time

In 1985, Oregon banned the use of lead components in public water systems and then in 1986, EPA required the use of lead-free pipes, fittings, solder, and flux in all drinking water applications. However, small amounts of lead were still allowed in items labeled as lead-free. At this time, lead-free solder and flux were defined as containing less than 0.2% lead and lead-free pipes and pipe fittings were defined as containing less than 8% lead.

According to Oregon drinking water regulations, the City of West Linn must require annual testing of the backflow prevention assemblies the community is relying on to protect the public water system. These tests must be performed no later than July 1st of each year. Certified Backflow Assembly Testers can be found at https://yourwater.oregon.gov/backflow.php

The Sanitary Sewer Master Plan was authorized by the City to address the needs of the sanitary sewer system over the next 20 years. It is designed to help in establishing a capital improvement and capital maintenance plan for the sanitary sewer system. The report provides descriptions of the recommended improvements and an opinion of probable project cost for each item. The most current plan update was completed in September 2019.

The Water Master Plan is designed to address the needs of the Water system over the next 20 years. It is designed to help in establishing a capital improvement and capital maintenance plan for the water system. The report provides descriptions of the recommended improvements and an opinion of probable project cost for each item.

The 2008 Water Master Plan was completed by Murray Smith and Associates and adopted by the West Linn City Council at their November 10, 2008 regular meeting.