September 19 2022

September 19, 2022 • Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Women in STEM: Meet the engineer behind Eugene’s newest water infrastructure project

Laura Farthing has been working for EWEB for the past 14 years. She’s the lead engineer on EWEB’s water storage construction project near E. 40th and Patterson St.

Sheldon area neighbors come out for EWEB’s newest Emergency Water Station

EWEB held a grand opening event for our Emergency Water Station near the Sheldon Fire Station on Saturday, September 10. The site would supply drinking water for the neighborhood in the event of a catastrophic earthquake or other disaster that cut off water to customers.

Solar panels installed at historic Mims house

Eugene’s first black-owned house generates clean energy and community connections

How EWEB uses Anthracite coal to filter your water

This very pure form of coal called anthracite coal is actually used as part of the water filtration process.

Big decisions and challenges for the board as it considers the future

While commissioners are elected to represent their constituents, they rely on the expertise of EWEB engineers, technicians and other skilled professionals to inform their decisions.