Tap Water Is Safe to Drink and Use

The boil water notice put into effect on Friday, September 17, 2021, for water service customers in sections of the Jackson School neighborhood was lifted (canceled) by the City of Hillsboro Water Department, effective 3:05 pm, Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Follow up testing confirmed water is safe to drink and use.

Customers residing in the previously affected area can now resume normal usage of their water.

The Hillsboro Water Department encourages customers in the previously affected area to flush all their taps more than two minutes, or until the water runs cold, before consuming it for the first time.

Hillsboro Water issued a boil water notice on Friday, September 17, 2021, in response to a loss of pressure in water pipelines serving customers in the Jackson School neighborhood while staff conducted an emergency repair on a water leak on NE Harewood Street.

“Protecting customer’s public health is top priority for Hillsboro Water,” said Niki Iverson, Director of the Hillsboro Water Department. “Customers are thanked for their cooperation, patience, and support during this process.”

For additional information related to the lifted boil water notice, visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaterAlert.

About the City of Hillsboro Water Department

The City of Hillsboro, through its Utilities Commission, owns and operates a municipal drinking water system that serves more than 88,000 City residents. Its delivery of clean, reliable water protects public health, enables emergency fire protection, and supports the City’s economic vitality. Learn more at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Water.