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The City provides water and sewer utility service to approximately 7,000 accounts. Meters are read and entered into handheld recorders. The meter readings are transferred into our accounting system, which produces billing statements weekly. For most of the accounts, water consumption for the month is based on a single meter reading, while others are based on multiple meter readings. These readings are used for the calculations during billing.

The City provides water and sewer utility service to approximately 7,000 accounts. Meters are read and entered into handheld recorders. The meter readings are transferred into our accounting system, which produces billing statements weekly. For most of the accounts, water consumption for the month is based on a single meter reading, while others are based on multiple meter readings. These readings are used for the calculations during billing.

The Public Works Drinking Water Section has released the 2024 Water Quality Report. The Drinking Water Section is comprised of Water Treatment and Distribution Operators, Water Technicians, Utility Workers and Meter readers. Each personnel perform duties applicable to the treatment and distribution of potable water. With the enhancements and expansion of our drinking water system, top quality water is provided to our community today and in the future.
2024 Water Quality Report 

The recent events in Minneapolis have reignited concerns about relationships between the police and communities nationwide. The video of George Floyd’s arrest and subsequent death is revolting and deeply disturbing.

The "Woodburn OR 214/OR 99E Pedestrian Safety Study" (2018) by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the City Public Works Department, Engineering Division, focused on the pedestrian safety performance of Oregon Highway 214 (Newberg Highway) and U.S. 99E (Pacific Highway) in Woodburn.  The goal of this study was to evaluate pedestrian safety along both state highways and recommend enhancements that will improve safety performance.

For details, consult the Engineering Division.

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Woodburn and the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency, Marion County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 will be held via video conferencing.

A number of news sources have written stories this week about an incident that took place in Woodburn between April 28-29 in the downtown Metropolis Marketplace. In the interest of accuracy, the City would like the community to have factual information regarding the event.

Notice of Budget Hearing - Urban Renewal Agency - June 13, 2022 at 6:45 p.m

City of Woodburn Recreation and Parks Youth Sports and YMCA of Marion and Polk counties programs rely on the amazing commitment of volunteer coaches. These coaches are what allow programs to be quality affordable programs to its residents and surrounding areas. 

YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties Coaching Documents

Volunteer Application

At their meeting on February 10, 2020, the Woodburn City Council approved implementing proposed wastewater system rate increases that will occur in three incremental steps over a period of 22 months. They are:

5% on March 1, 2020
5% on January 1, 2021
5% on January 1, 2022.