Clean Water News & Stories

Leave it to Beavers 

Uncategorized Education Public Health Research Tualatin River
There’s a lot we already know about nature’s engineers. Beavers have iron-enriched teeth, which is what makes them strong enough to gnaw wood (and gives them an orange color). Beavers also have a unique way of communicating — by slapping their tails to draw attention to something or even warn of potential danger.  
A beaver in water.

‘Wastewater Olympics’ Boosts Essential Services Skills 

It’s been called the Wastewater Olympics, the Sewage Superbowl, and one of the best professional development programs in the water sector. The Operations Challenge exists because wrangling wastewater to protect our communities and environment requires well-trained professionals who can put their skills to work quickly, safely, and collaboratively.

Testing the Waters: Inside the CWS Water Quality Lab

There's a lot of science involved in treating wastewater and managing stormwater in the uniquely challenging Tualatin River Watershed. A sizable portion of that science takes place in the Clean Water Services Water Quality Laboratory, where chemists perform over 100,000 water quality analyses a year. 
A Clean water services employee adds material into test tubes in the lab onsite.

Statement Regarding Meriwether Golf Course

“Rumors have emerged on social media erroneously stating that Clean Water Services has purchased the Meriwether Golf Course and will be shutting it down,” said Meriwether owner Bill Saunders.
White golf ball near hole on green grass good for background with sunlight and lens flare effect. Golf ball on green grass near hole golf to win in game at golf course with sunset background.