August 14
2026
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.
Eugene's tap water is safe and EWEB has never violated a single EPA or state drinking water quality standard.
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.
Power outages are more likely as EWEB takes safety precautions during the Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service
Customer electricity demand is forecasted to rise. EWEB will partner with local power generators to serve that demand.
EWEB’s Board of Commissioners received the utility’s 2027 Electric Capital Improvement Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan at its July 7 public meeting, with staff presenting a proposed $626 million, 10-year investment strategy for the electric system alongside a recommended 3.5% revenue requirement increase for the upcoming year.