OLWS Public Hearing on Rates scheduled on 6/20/2023

Rates Public Hearing
Please join us — the Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6 p.m. to provide information and receive public input regarding the proposed rate increase of $25.03 for the *average residential customer’s monthly cost, effective July 1, 2023.

All interested persons are invited to provide comment on this matter. Those who wish to provide verbal or written comments during this meeting must register at OakLodgeWaterServices.org/public-comment. Further information can be obtained at OakLodgeWaterServices.org or by contacting the District Recorder by email at laural@olwsd.org.

*OLWS defines its average residential customer as a single-family residence with a 5/8-inch water meter, monthly water consumption of 6 CCF (hundred cubic feet).

Annual Water Quality Report Now Available
OLWS is committed to providing you with safe and reliable drinking water. The Water Quality Report shows the work that goes into maintaining and delivering high quality water from the Clackamas River to your tap. The 2022 Water Quality Report is now available at OakLodgeWaterServices.org/water-quality-report. Request a paper copy of the report at info@olwsd.org or call (503) 654-7765.

Low Impact Recreation on the Clackamas River
The Clackamas River Water Providers received a State Drinking Water Source Protection grant to create the Clackamas Water Trail website. The purpose of this new website is to highlight access points along the lower river, local amenities, and known river conditions and hazards. You may find this website helpful as you plan summer activities on the Clackamas River. See how you can enjoy the Clackamas River while being a good steward by going to ClackamasWaterTrail.org.

Click here to read the full May/June Customer Newsletter

Website Accessibility Policy

Oak Lodge Water Services is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Oak Lodge Water Services has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (503) 654-7765

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Oak Lodge Water Services has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Oak Lodge Water Services regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (503) 654-7765.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.