Holiday Closures: Our offices will be closed November 11, 28-29 • December 24-25 • January 1. Staff are on-call via our main phone number for emergencies.

Construction Starting November 2024: Jennings Lodge Sewer Improvement Project

This month, construction begins on the first part of a two-phased wastewater capital improvement project in the southern Jennings Lodge area.

Project Name: Lift Station 5 Sewer Improvements Project

Purpose: Replace over 4,000 lineal feet of damaged sewer pipe, which currently allows rainwater to enter and overburden our wastewater systems.

Estimated Cost: $2,124,500

Schedule: Construction will begin in November and is expected to finish in spring of 2025. The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and construction requirements. Updates are available via our site.

Potential Impacts: Neighbors may notice heavy equipment in the area, as well as some noise and dust.

Questions?: Contact project lead Tessie Prentice, tessie.prentice@olws.org or (503) 353-4226.

Winter Reminder: Know How to Shut Off Your Water Before Freezing Weather Arrives

Prior years’ storms have shown that freezing weather can occur with little warning. Learn how to shut off water to your home before icy weather to mitigate pipe bursts or flooding if damage does occur.

Locate your shut-off valve

Your main water shut-off valve is commonly in one of these places:

• In the meter box at the street, on the side closest to your house
• In the crawl space or basement, where the water line enters the home
• In the garage, where the water line enters the wall or ceiling, near the water heater or laundry hookup
• Outside near the foundation, often protected by a concrete ring or clay pipe

Know your shut-off mechanism

Shut-off mechanisms can vary. They might be circular, like the ones commonly found on a hose bib, or have a plastic-coated handle. Some valves may require a special tool called a meter key, which is available at most hardware stores. It's important to note that the water and gas shut-off valves in some homes can be located close together, so be cautious when operating them.

Need help locating your shut-off?

If you’re having a water emergency and can’t find your shut-off, we can turn off your water at the meter. Call us at (503) 654-7765.

Rain Ready: Sandbags Available to Combat Flooding

Starting the first week of November, we’ll offer a limited number of sandbags to help our customers mitigate flooding during the rainy season. Pick up at:

14611 SE River Road Oak Grove, OR 97267. Call first for up-to-date availability: (971) 291-4533.

Other sandbag stations in Clackamas County can be found at clackamas.us/dm/sandbags.html

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