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Advisory Committee

About the Advisory Committee

Enacted by Senate Bill 156 in 2007, the Drinking Water Advisory Committee (DWAC) was created to advise and assist Drinking Water Services on policies related to the protection, safety and regulation of public drinking water in Oregon. Among the policies developed are best management practices for water systems and suppliers.
 

According to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 448.153, DWAC consists of 15 members (appointed by the State Public Health Officer) who serve three-year terms, meet at least four times annually, and represent served communities, advocacy groups and professional organizations.

Advisory Committee Members

The State Public Health Officer appoints 15 advisory committee members for three-year terms. Individual committee members represent served communities, advocacy groups and professional organizations.

Advisory Committee Meeting Materials

Rules Governing Proceedings

2024 Meeting Dates & Agendas

Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. They are held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PST) at the Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in Keizer, with virtual attendance available through Microsoft Teams. See the meeting agenda for details.

  • Winter - February 20, 2024 (rescheduled from January 17, 2024) Agenda
  • Spring - April 17, 2024 
  • Summer - July 17, 2024
  • Fall - October 16, 2024

Meeting Minutes

Newspaper Articles (pdf)

Lead in School Drinking Water

Community Water Systems