Cooling Tips for Your Home

06/23/2017

Don't let a summer heat wave burn through your utility budget. These smart tips will help keep your home comfortable, while also saving energy and money.

Tanker Crash Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts

06/14/2017

A fuel tanker was carrying approximately 11,000 gallons of gasoline when it crashed along the McKenzie Highway one mile east of Leaburg on June 13, 2017. While there are a number of potential hazards that could impact our water supply, chemical spills from transportation accidents is one of the highest threats to the McKenzie watershed.

Smart Tech Saves Time and Money in Locating Leaky Water Pipes

06/12/2017

A recent water pipeline assessment that relied on a free-swimming acoustic sensor called a "SmartBall" is an example of using innovative, cost-effective methods to maintain our infrastructure.

FEMA provides $3.5 million to EWEB to help with ice storm recovery costs

05/30/2017

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $3.5 million to EWEB in late May to help offset the financial costs of the devastating ice storm that struck Eugene on Dec. 15, 2016.

Hot Tips for Watering Your Lawn and Garden

05/19/2017

With the promise of hot, dry weather in the forecast, you may be thinking about watering the lawn and garden. If you water your landscape, you probably see a significant increase in your summer water bills. The following tips can help you water less—and more wisely.