Question 1

Do I need to worry about the current water quality?

Accepted Answer

Water quality is regularly monitored and tested by state and local officials. Public notification of harmful water quality is required by ORS 333-061-0042. State water quality monitoring consumer data is available at Oregon’s Drinking Water Services data access website.(https://yourwater.oregon.gov/) You can also visit this Oregon Health Authority site (https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/DRINKINGWATER/Pages/index.aspx)to learn more about drinking water safety.

Question 2

How will the NSSA projects impact North Santiam watershed health and water quality?

Accepted Answer

Installing publicly-maintained sewer systems in the North Santiam Canyon will greatly reduce the risk of river contamination by septic system failures. This will promote the long-term health of the watershed and protect water quality for downstream users.

North Santiam Sewer Authority

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