January 12 2023

January 12, 2023 Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

When the water main breaks, EWEB crews are ready

EWEB has 800 miles of transmission and distribution lines transporting your drinking water underground throughout the city. It eventually comes out of your tap as delicious thirst-quenching water. But what goes into maintaining all those pipes? And what happens when one gets a leak? We went to find out.

December 30 2022

December 30, 2022 Robyn Smith, EWEB Communications

EWEB helps rural water utility by donating equipment and staff expertise

In response to a call for aid this week, EWEB’s water division jumped into action to assist the town of Mapleton after a leak in their water system left about 260 homes without running water.

December 15 2022

December 15, 2022

Eugene elementary students release salmon back to the wild

At Alton Baker Park this week, Eugene 4J elementary students bid farewell to baby salmon they’d raised from eggs in their classrooms this fall. The activity was part of the Salmon Education Program funded by EWEB grants.

November 10 2022

November 10, 2022

EWEB Prepares for Winter Weather Year-Round

For EWEB, preparing for harsh winter storms is a year-round responsibility. While we can’t control the weather, we can make our electric infrastructure more resilient to withstand storms that bring snow, ice and wind to Eugene.

October 27 2022

October 27, 2022

EWEB Drills Down on Winter Storm Preparation

Imagine if heavy snowfall and freezing rain hit Eugene this winter. Imagine damaged trees, road closures and widespread power outages. What would you do?