Dear Valued Customer,
This is a reminder that water service to your business will be temporarily turned off during the following overnight time periods:
- Sunday, July 26, 11 p.m. to Monday, July 27, 5 a.m.
- Monday, July 27, 11 p.m. to Tuesday, July 28, 5 a.m.
During each water shutoff, no water will be available from faucets, sinks, toilets, or other plumbing fixtures in your business. Appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, ice machines, and washing machines, will also be affected.
These overnight shutoffs will allow Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), your drinking water provider, to:
- Connect the newly installed water main under SW Alton Street to the existing water system.
- Transfer your business's water service from the existing water main to the new water main.
This work is part of the Alton Street Water Main Replacement Project, which includes installing more than 500 feet of new 8-inch water main under SW Alton Street. The project will improve water reliability, increase water flow and pressure, and enhance fire protection for the surrounding area.
TVWD is completing this work overnight to reduce impacts on daytime traffic and nearby homes and businesses while safely completing these important water system improvements. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Details are below.
OVERNIGHT SHUTOFFS OVERVIEW
- Dates: Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27
- Time: From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Work Area: Near SW Alton Street and SW 185th Avenue
- Businesses Affected by the Water Shutoffs:
- 3460 SW Alton St.
- 3480 SW Alton St.
- 3565 SW Alton St.
- 18295 SW Alton St.
- 18335 SW Alton St.
- 18355 SW Alton St.
- 18365 SW Alton St.
- 18385 SW Alton St.
- 18485 SW 185th Ave.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE OVERNIGHT SHUTOFFS
- Temporary water service shut off to your business
- No water for use from faucets, showers, toilets, or water-using appliances
- Access to your home will be maintained, with possible short driveway delays
- Noise, dust, and vibrations during work
- Traffic control in and around the work area
- Large equipment (such as excavators) nearby
- Limited parking near the work area
- Possible impacts to bike and foot travel
- Mail, deliveries, and garbage service will continue as usual
REMINDER: NORTHBOUND SW 185TH AVENUE CLOSURE AND DETOUR
A reminder that northbound SW 185th Avenue - between SW TV Highway and SW Alexander Street - will be closed to all traffic from July 26 through July 31, overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. A signed detour will be in place to route travelers around the closure. The roadway will reopen every morning at 5 a.m. and close again each evening at 9 p.m.
Detours will include:
- Northbound SW 185th Avenue: East on SW Tualatin Valley Highway → North on SW 182nd Avenue → West on SW Alexander Street
- Southbound SW 185th Avenue: East on SW Alexander Street → South on SW 182nd Avenue
- Eastbound TV Highway: East on SW Tualatin Valley Highway → North on SW 182nd Avenue → West on SW Alexander Street
- Westbound TV Highway: North on SW 182nd Avenue → West on SW Alexander Street
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SHUTOFF
- Before: Store enough tap water to meet your business's essential needs during each overnight shutoff, including drinking water, food preparation, sanitation, and restroom use, as appropriate for your operations.
- During: Keep all water faucets turned off.
- After: Once water service has been restored, run a cold-water faucet for approximately two minutes to flush your plumbing. If water has not yet returned, turn the faucet off, wait 15 minutes, and try again.
Temporary Water Discoloration: Overnight water main work may temporarily stir naturally occurring minerals in water pipes, causing discolored water. If your water appears discolored, run cold water from the faucet closest to where your water service enters the building until the water runs clear before using it for drinking, cooking, or food preparation.
QUESTIONS?
Contact TVWD Communications:
Thank you for your cooperation as we complete these important improvements to your neighborhood's water system.
