IMPORTANT UPDATE: Backflow Prevention Program
First, thank you to the many members who have already completed or are in the process of installing backflow protection devices. Your willingness to take action to help protect our community water system is greatly appreciated.
We have also received significant feedback from members regarding installation costs, property-specific challenges, contractor availability, and implementation timelines. Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns and suggestions. We hear you!
Our Commitment to Safety Protecting the safety, quality, and integrity of our drinking water remains our highest responsibility. Backflow prevention devices are vital tools to safeguard our community’s water supply from contamination.
Current Program Updates:
- No Current Deadline: No compliance deadline has been established at this time.
- Timeline Extended: The Board has paused the immediate rollout to extend the implementation timeline.
- Not Canceled but Refined: This safety program will move forward in the future. We are using this extra time to evaluate options and ensure the rollout is practical, fair, and respectful of our members’ circumstances.
How You Can Prepare:
- Get Informed: Use this extended window to learn about the requirements and plan ahead.
- Proactive Installation: If you are able, we encourage you to complete your installation proactively.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we work together to protect our water system. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Any questions, comments or concerns, please email or call, we are here to help!
Sincerely,
The LA Water Cooperative Board of Directors
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New Reservoir
We are excited to announce L.A. Water Cooperative has completed installing a new water reservoir! This will increase storage capacity for the area currently serviced by the Jordan reservoir. This second reservoir is on Cunningham Lane.
We are now accepting applications. Our office staff is happy to assist with questions.
Below are the links to the Fee Schedule with current certificate costs, and the Water Service Request Application:
Please email the completed application to lawater.cooperative@gmail.com
2025 Water Rate Increase
L.A. Water Co‐op is increasing water rates by 3% effective the February 2025 statement. This decision was based on Hillsboro Water increasing wholesale water rates 6.63%, as well as PGE increasing 5.6%. The rate schedule is displayed below. If you have any questions, you may contact the office at 503-662-3899.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make the decisions that best serve our members as well as difficult ones that are necessary to the survival of our Co-op.
2025 Updated Fee Schedule
L. A. Water Co‐op has updated the fee schedule. Please see below for updated fee schedule.
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Board Meetings
The meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 6:00 PM, at the Gaston city fire station and are open to all members of the Co-op.
This is a good time for members to address the board and have their questions answered. It’s also an opportunity to hear about the day-to-day operating decisions, and the issues that the board is addressing. This information may help members understand all sides of issues and why decisions are being made the way they are. Questions and suggestions are always welcome at board meetings but if you plan to address the board about something specific, it is recommended that you contact the office at least a few days prior to the meeting so that the board may be prepared with materials and information to accurately answer your question. Hope to see you there!
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Online Payments
The Co-Op is able to accept online electronic payments using your credit card, debit card, or an eCheck. Click here to find out how!