403 Marolf Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141,
Office:(503) 842-4333 Fax: (503)-842-3833 Cell: (503)-801-1005
Public Water system #81-00887
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
503-801-1005
503-377-0229
503-686-1541
About Us
FAIRVIEW WATER DISTRICT
The Fairview Water District is located at 403 Marolf Loop Road, Tillamook has been serving its customers since 1920. It supplies over 140 Million gallons of drinking water annually to over 600 Agricultural, Commercial and Residential customers.
The Fairview Water District also manages the Wilson River Water District.
News and Notices
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED RATE INCREASE:
The Fairview Water District is having a Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on June 21, 2022 at the Swiss Hall located at 4605 Brookfield Avenue, Tillamook to hear comments on a proposed rate increase of $2.25 to the Monthly Base fee for residential accounts and proportionate for Business/Commercial, Farm, Institutional and Multi-Family accounts.
A consumption rate increase for accounts served by booster pump stations will also be discussed.
JUNE 2022 BUDGET COMMITTEE and MONTHLY BOARD MEETING DATE and LOCATION:
The June 2022 Budget Committee meeting and Monthly Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21st at the Swiss Hall located at 4605 Brookfield Avenue, Tillamook at 5:00 P.M.
Online Payments
Fairview Water District customers can now pay their water bill online by check or credit card and see their account information and history. Customers will also be able to see an aged view of any past due amounts, print reports, request service or update contact information.
Customers will have the option of an automatic payment plan where your monthly water bill is automatically deducted from your checking account or Credit Card on the first of the month or customers can manually enter a one-time payment to be deducted from their checking or credit card account.
The Customer Portal site was updated when Credit Card transactions were added and if you previously bookmarked the Customer Portal website and posted payments that are not showing up on your account or having issues logging in to your account Click on the Customer Portal Login tab below to access the NEW Customer Portal site.
To access your Account click on the
CUSTOMER PORTAL LOGIN tab below.
CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM
WHAT IS A CROSS CONNECTION?
A Cross Connection is a point in a plumbing system where the potable water supply is connected to a non-potable source.
Briefly, a cross connection exists whenever the drinking water system is or could be connected to any nonpotable source (plumbing fixture, equipment used in any plumbing system). Pollutants or contaminants can enter the safe drinking water system through uncontrolled cross connections when backflow occurs.
Backflow is the unwanted flow of non-potable substances back into the consumer’s plumbing system and/or public water system (i.e., drinking water).
There are two types of backflow: backsiphonage and backpressure. Backsiphonage is caused by a negative pressure in the supply line to a facility or plumbing fixture. Backsiphonage may occur during waterline breaks, when repairs are made to the waterlines, when shutting off the water supply, etc.
Backpressure can occur when the potable water supply is connected to another system operated at a higher pressure or has the ability to create pressure, etc. Principal causes are booster pumps,
pressure vessels, elevated plumbing, etc.
Backflow preventers are mechanical devices designed to prevent backflow through cross connections. However, for backflow preventers to protect as designed, they must meet stringent installation requirements.
GOT A LEAK?
HOW TO CHECK FOR A LEAK
If you suspect you have a leak you can start by checking the meter. Start by making sure there's no water being used then take a look at your water meter. Most meters will have a small triangle shaped indicator. If its turning you have a leak! This is the most accurate indicator if you have a leak since it will detect any water flow through the meter. If your meter doesn't have an indicator you can either watch the needle on the meter to see if its moving or make a note of its position and the current reading and check it again in 5 minutes. If the needle has moved or the reading has increased you have a leak!
If you have one of the new electronic meters the leak indicator will be flashing. This detects if there has been constant water use or a burst pipe condition where water flow has exceeded a preprogrammed volume for a minimum of 30 minutes.
HOW TO FIND A LEAK
The most common cause is a leaking toilet and the easiest way to check is add a drop or two of food coloring in the toilet tank. Don't use the toilet and if colored water appears in the bowl you have a leak!
If its not the toilet check behind the washing machine and under all the sinks and around the hot water heater. Next check the piping under the house and look for any wet spots under the house.
If its not in the household plumbing look for a green spot (or wet spot) in the yard between the meter and the house or building.
HAD A LEAK AND REPAIRED IT? ASK FOR A REDUCTION ON YOUR LAST WATER BILL
Fill out the water bill reduction request form available for download (or stop by the office and get one), fill it out and submit to the office. The Board reviews the request at their next meeting and if approved 50% of the usage over the last months usage amount will be deducted.
