EWEB Hosts Annual Spill Drill to Protect McKenzie River
EWEB led emergency responders in its annual “spill drill” on the McKenzie River on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Trail Bridge Campground.
 
                    EWEB led emergency responders in its annual “spill drill” on the McKenzie River on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Trail Bridge Campground.
 
                    Follow Senior Environmental Specialist David Donahue as he collects water quality samples from throughout the watershed as part of EWEB's early warning system for threats to Eugene's drinking water.
 
                    Underground lines and disaster-resilient power poles are part of EWEB’s infrastructure upgrade near Eugene’s largest natural resource area.
 
                    BPA’s finalized rate increase is smaller than projected, and EWEB’s pass-through adjustment effective October 1, 2025 will now be 2.7% for residential customers—down from the anticipated 4%.