March 16, 2020

Drinking Water Safe

There have been questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the interface with drinking water. EWEB’s existing drinking water treatment protocols inactivate waterborne pathogens, including viruses, which prevents them from contaminating drinking water. EWEB’s drinking water meets or exceeds all drinking water standards, including 4-log (99.99%) inactivation of viruses as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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December 06, 2019

Holding Prices Steady in 2020

EWEB commissioners in early December unanimously approved a $329 million 2020 budget that includes no overall residential electric or water price increases.

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December 02, 2019

Change in Drinking Water Disinfection Process

The first week of December marks a significant milestone in how staff at our Hayden Bridge Filtration Plant disinfects drinking water, switching from chlorine gas to a liquid chlorine bleach that is manufactured on site.

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September 27, 2019

Three steps to a more climate-friendly home

You don’t need to spend a fortune or make drastic lifestyle changes to have a more sustainable, climate-friendly home.These simple, everyday actions can have a big impact.

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August 16, 2019

Main Break Restricts Broadway/Hilyard

A broken water main at the intersection of East Broadway and Hilyard Street will severely restrict traffic movements at the intersection, meaning morning commuters should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

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