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.

EWEB Makes Electric Mobility Accessible For All

EWEB makes electric mobility available to anyhone though e-bike rebates, car sharing and grants for local organizations with electric mobility projects.

Board Report: EWEB Board of Commissioners kick off 2023 with a record of decision on Leaburg

The EWEB Board of Commissioners started off their first meeting of 2023 by choosing a new board president and vice president.

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.

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.