Water Division Home Page
Welcome to the Home Page for the Woodburn Public Works Water Division. Our main goal is to deliver to the people of
Woodburn potable water which is free from health hazards and meets the domestic, commercial, industrial and fire protection
needs of the community. To learn more about Woodburn water quality, read the new "2007 Woodburn Water Quality Report" available in Adobe Reader format. (También disponible
en Español).
We do this by maintaining the source of water (six [6] wells), three treatment plants where iron, manganese, arsenic, radon gas,
and hydrogen sulfide are removed using a potassium permanganate oxidation process, pressure greensand filters and aeration, a
storage system (one 750,000 gallon elevated storage tank, and three ground storage reservoirs with an additional 4,700,000 gallons),
complying with EPA and state regulations. We also are responsible for and operate the cross-connection / backflow prevention program.
We maintain the distribution system, consisting of water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters, and service lines. Property owners
are responsible for maintaining the service from the property line (from the meter) to their house.
* Interesting Fact *
City residents and businesses use an average of 1.8 million gallons of water per day. However summer time flows occasionally are
over 5 million gallons per day.
BILLING: Water meters are read and combined water/sewer bills are sent once a month. The Finance Department is
responsible for receiving the water and sewer bills and more information can be found at their
Home Page.
To learn how to read your own water meter, go to
How to Read Your Water Meter
LEAKS: In case of a leak in a customer's service line, please call Rosemarie Sanchez in the Finance Department at
(503)982-5218. She will notify Water Maintenance to verify the report. After the leak is repaired, the Billing
representative will send the leak adjustment information to the Engineering Division for analysis and adjustment.
If a leak in the City’s main line is observed, call the City as soon as possible or call the Police Department at 982-2340
during non-work hours. (Unless the leak is a major one, please do not call 911)
EMERGENCY SHUT OFF: Residents should know where their water shut-off valve is at the house. If needed, the Water
Division can turn off the water at the meter. In an emergency, call the Water Division at 982-5235
during regular work hours or the Police Department at 982-2340 after hours or on weekends (please, do not call 911).