Drinking Water Rates
TVWD mission is to provide customers with reliable, resilient, and safe water. Water rates support this mission by paying for ongoing maintenance and operations of your water system. These rates are how TVWD delivers water to homes and businesses every day, year-round for public health, fire protection, cooking, and many other uses.
Making Generational Investments in Your Water System
Water rates are essential to fund current improvement projects throughout TVWD’s service area. These investments will protect your water system for future generations:
- Complete the seismically resilient Willamette Water Supply System, an additional regional water supply source.
- Improve the ability of your water system to withstand major earthquakes and other emergencies.
- Replace aging water pipes, reservoirs, and pump stations.
2023 Rate Process
In 2023, TVWD proposed a phased water rate increase. The initial increase of $15.53 per month for a typical single-family residence took effect on November 1, 2023. The second increase, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, will be an additional $15.04 per month for a typical single-family residence. Water bills vary based on meter size and individual usage.
TVWD's Board of Commissioners adopted the rate increase on September 20.
TVWD carefully manages your water system and your water rates. We understand it can be challenging for some customers to keep up with utility bills, including their water bill. Several programs are offered to help those who are struggling to pay, including conservation tips, flexible payment arrangements and an emergency assistance program.
Customers were encouraged to learn more and provide comments to the TVWD Board. There were several ways to participate:
- Virtual Open House #1
- Wednesday, August 2 2023, 12:00 pm
- Watch the Open House recording here | PowerPoint Presentation
- In-Person Open House
- Saturday, August 5 2023, 9:00-10:30 am
- TVWD Headquarters: 1850 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton
- Board of Commissioners Meeting – Public Hearing
- Wednesday, August 16 2023, 6:00 p.m.
- TVWD Headquarters: 1850 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton
- Virtual Open House #2
- Thursday, August 17, 6:00 p.m.
- Watch the Open House recording here
- Comments were accepted until August 24, 2023 at 4:00 pm and were included in the public record.