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Growing Population Calls for Upgrades in the City of Tigard

March 24, 2020

With an annual population growth rate of 2.67% in 2017—a trend that’s only projected to continue—The City of Tigard had to take a step back and reassess how it manages its sewer maintenance operations. By investing in a new ROVVER X sewer inspection system the City saw a 25% increase in productivity and was able to successfully inspect over 95% of its collection system, something unattainable with the old equipment.

Like many communities in the state of Oregon, the City of Tigard has seen major and consistent growth in recent years. With an annual population growth rate of 2.67% in 2017—a trend that’s only projected to continue—the city has had to take a step back and reassess how it manages its sewer maintenance operations, among other processes, to keep up with the increase in demand. Read More.