June 14, 2017

Tanker Crash Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts

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.

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June 12, 2017

Smart Tech Saves Time and Money in Locating Leaky Water Pipes

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.

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May 30, 2017

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

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.

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May 12, 2017

EWEB Invests More Than $30 Million in Filtration Plant

After investing more than $30 million upgrading, expanding and renovating our Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant over the past eight years, we are nearly done with a series of capital improvements aimed at increasing reliability and efficiency at the 67-year-old facility.

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May 08, 2017

Emergency Water Storage Containers on Sale at EWEB During Drinking Water Week

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week May 8 – 12, 2017 by making sure you store at least a three-day emergency supply of water.

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