GRESHAM, Ore.— Following a thorough survey in October, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded the City of Gresham with its highest possible rating of "Outstanding Performer." 

The OHA survey reviews each water provider on the quality of its water system sources, treatment, storage facilities, distribution system, operations and maintenance procedures, and monitoring and management. 

"This award reflects the commitment our staff makes every day to ensure Gresham residents have safe, dependable drinking water," said Steve Walker, Water Operations Manager for the City of Gresham. "It's a testament to the professionalism and pride our staff takes in serving this wonderful community." 

The rating of "outstanding performer" identifies a water service provider as having had zero water system reporting or rule violations for multiple years. Roughly 10% of Oregon water systems achieve this rating. As an outstanding performer, the City of Gresham water system will only need to conduct a formal survey once every five years.  

For more information on the City of Gresham water system, please visit greshamoregon.gov/water-services.  

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