September 08, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

What are EWEB's procedures related to large consumption customers such as data centers?

Communities across the Pacific Northwest are grappling with requests from large consumption customers such as data centers to connect to local electric and water systems. EWEB has procedures and processes in place to ensure that we treat interconnection requests fairly and impartially, and that large consumption customers don’t pass costs on to other customers.

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August 24, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

Investigation at McKenzie Watershed Alliance

EWEB is aware of allegations of financial wrongdoing by a staff member of the McKenzie Watershed Alliance. These allegations do not implicate EWEB employees. The details and facts are still emerging and we support the investigation proceeding.

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August 21, 2026 • Claire Wray, EWEB Communications

Is the Willamette Treatment Plant being built to support data centers in Eugene?

No. EWEB has more than ample supply and treatment capacity on the McKenzie River to meet the city's water needs now and into the future. Any narrative tying the new Willamette Treatment Plant to data centers is misinformation.

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August 14, 2026 • Jen Connors, EWEB Communications

The Facts on Eugene's Drinking Water

Eugene's tap water is safe and EWEB has never violated a single EPA or state drinking water quality standard.

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August 06, 2026 • Aaron Orlowski, EWEB Communications

EWEB balances water resiliency and financial health on second water treatment plant

The Willamette Treatment Plant is necessary to ensure a resilient and reliable source of water. EWEB Commissioners opted to move forward with planning for a 19.4 million gallon per day (MGD) drinking water treatment plant. EWEB is now in the process of determining how to finance this investment and the resulting impact on customer rates.

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