DEQ’s Water Reuse Program aims to create a more resilient water future for the state by providing information and education on how reusing water helps tackle the challenges of drought, water scarcity and groundwater depletion. By reusing water from domestic, industrial, and small scale (home and businesses), both groundwater and freshwater resources are conserved.
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Road to Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant
Housed within DEQ’s Materials Management Program, the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine grant program has been funding community projects since the early 90’s. With a dedicated funding area for each grant cycle, the 2026 cycle will select projects that reduce the harmful environmental and human-health impacts of toxic substances found in building materials. A total of $2Continue reading “Road to Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant”
Estacada clean water infrastructure project wins EPA award for innovation, backed by DEQ funding
The City of Estacada received a WATERS award Tuesday from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of its innovative and effective use of its Oregon Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is loaning the city $5.5 million through this low-interest loan program to replace its 1963 wastewater treatmentContinue reading “Estacada clean water infrastructure project wins EPA award for innovation, backed by DEQ funding”