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Starting Soon: Jennings Lodge Sewer Improvement Project - Phase 2

The second phase of a major Jennings Lodge sewer upgrade is expected to begin in August 2025 and conclude in early 2026.

Water rate increase starting July 1, 2025; new bill $137.61 at 5 CCF. Public hearing June 10, 2025. More info: oaklodgewaterservices.org.

Upcoming Proposed Rate Changes

We're changing our rate structure to meet the needs of our community. New rates will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

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Healthy Watersheds Committee Meeting on June 17

The Healthy Watersheds Committee provides input and guidance on Oak Lodge Water Services' Surface Water Management Plan, including how the District…

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Completed: Boardman Creek Sewer Line Project

This project was completed in late May, with just minor restoration work pending. Thank you to nearby residents and trail users for your patience…

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In Progress: Valley View Pole Storage Building Project

We will construct a 60' x 40' pole barn at one of our water reservoir sites. This building will include garage doors for storing utility vehicles and equipment to protect OLWS-owned materials from moisture damage and prevent corrosion.

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RFQ: Zone 3 Storm System Cleaning Project

This RFQ is now closed. To learn about future opportunities, please visit our Bid Locker page.

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Brad Albert, P.E., Appointed as New General Manager of Oak Lodge Water Services

(July 16, 2024) -- Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Albert, P.E., as the authority’s new general manager…

Wildlife & Water Friendly Garden Series

Clackamas Community College presents a FREE Workshop Series for anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water quality. Learn how to…

This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving means a lot of different things to different people and we each have our own traditions surrounding the holiday. But one thing we all…

SE 28th Ave Water Main Replacement Project

Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) will be replacing an estimated 60-year-old water mainline located on SE 28th Ave, SE Lakewood Dr, and SE Whitcomb Dr…

Thanksgiving - Fats, Oils and Grease

(November 6, 2023) — As you prepare for your Thanksgiving meal, beware of fats, oils, and grease! We offer a friendly reminder to avoid pouring fats…

Project Completed November 2023 - Planned Water Shut-off on SE Roethe Rd and SE McLoughlin Blvd

To continue providing safe and high‐quality drinking water to customers, Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) will be conducting a water system project on…

Upcoming Class: Fundamentals of Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop

This one-day workshop will prepare participants to implement erosion and sediment control practices on the job site. Topics include best management…

Public Review Period - Industrial/Commercial Stormwater Inspection Program

(October 31, 2023) - Consistent with Schedule A(3)(g) in the Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES…

Drug Take Back Event - Saturday, October 28

Join us for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Public Safety Training Center located at…

Oak Grove Trunk-or-Treat - Saturday, October 28

OLWS will participate as a sponsor at the Oak Grove Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by the Historic Downtown Oak Grove (HDOG) and Oak Grove United…

Imagine a Day Without Water - Thursday, October 19

(October 19, 2023) -- Water is often called the “invisible utility” because you can’t see the pipes and other infrastructure that brings water to…

Customer Newsletter September/October 2023

Completed October 2023 - SE Hillside Dr Sewer Line Replacement Project

(Update: August 31, 2023) — OLWS is replacing approximately 800 feet of wastewater main (pipe), and two manholes buried beneath the banks of the…

Free Landscape Water Audits

The Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP) offers free Landscape Water Audits during the watering season (May-October) to District customers. Water…

Restoring Boardman Creek for Fish

(August 9, 2023) — OLWS supports the important work North Clackamas Watershed Council (NCWC) is doing to restore Boardman Creek. The monitoring NCWC…

July is Smart Irrigation Month

July is Smart Irrigation Month, an opportunity to celebrate saving water outdoors through efficient watering practices. Whether you have an internet-…

Notice of Special Procurement

Oak Lodge Water Services (“OLWS") intends to purchase one (1) Aerzen blower, model D62S directly from Aerzen USA Corporation as a special procurement…

Prepare for Summer Watering Season

Water use can double or even triple during summer months. You can dramatically reduce water use and still have beautiful, healthy landscapes with…

Survey: Clackamas County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Feedback

Clackamas County is vulnerable to many natural hazards, such as earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, and volcanoes. As part of our efforts to…

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase

UPDATE – Proposed rate is now available.

FAQ | Rates

We're Investing in Your Community
Investments in local infrastructure support the health, sustainability, and prosperity of our community. OLWS is…

Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, May 16 - FY23 Budget

On Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm the Board of Directors will meet to consider the FY24 budget. Discussion of budget expenditures will occur. The funding…

Water Quality Report

2024 Water Quality Report: Oak Lodge Water Meets or Exceeds all Regulations

Why are rate increases needed?

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17 - 21)

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17 - 21) and we’re reminding you to keep our essential workers safe by asking you to slow down and look around…

Calling all Junior Leak Detectives!

Finding and fixing leaks is for everyone! Your kids can help find leaks, drips, and drops by going on a scavenger hunt of your home’s appliances and…

It’s Fix a Leak Week!

March 20-26 is Fix a Leak Week, a great time to find and fix household leaks which waste more than one trillion gallons of water nationwide each year…

Why are rate increases needed?

Investments in local infrastructure support the health, sustainability, and prosperity of our community. Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) is taking…

Leak Repair on SE Oatfield Rd

Our water crew will be repairing a leak on SE Oatfield Rd, north of the SE Park Ave intersection on Thursday, December 15. The traffic signal will be…

Plants for the Planet - Proceeds for the Community

Press Release below is by Sparrowhawk Native Plants. The North Clackamas Watersheds Council is a partner of Oak Lodge Water Services working to…

National Latte Day - Saturday, February 11

You can't have coffee without water! National Latte Day is February 11. Get a FREE latte on us at Awakening Coffee & Tap house & Brewery (2144 SE Oak…

Winter Weather Tips

The Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP) shares the helpful tips below on how to prepare for colder weather:

Upcoming Road Closure - SE Oatfield Rd

(December 13, 2022) — A small section of SE Oatfield Rd will be closed during the day between SE Aldercrest Rd and Milwaukie city limits (bridge over…

Cold Weather is Here

January/February 2023 Customer Newsletter

Thanksgiving - Fats, Oils and Grease

(November 6, 2023) — As you prepare for your Thanksgiving meal, beware of fats, oils, and grease! We offer a friendly reminder to avoid pouring fats…

Take Care of Your Toilet

(November 19, 2022) — Toilets do a lot for us, and we rarely think about them until something goes wrong. An efficient, working toilet keeps our…

Notice of Intent To Award

(October 28, 2022) – Pending approval by the OLWS Board of Directors, Oak Lodge Water Services (“OLWS") is moving forward with the procurement of one…

Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

(October 27, 2022) – Flushing medications means they can get into our water system which can impact fish, wildlife, and you.

Comprehensive Clackamas County Monitoring Plan Draft for Public Comment

(October 15, 2022) — Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) is seeking public comments on the draft updated Comprehensive Clackamas County Stormwater…

MS4 SWMP Draft for Public Comment

(September 29, 2022) — The draft Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) for the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit issued by Oak Lodge…

Water Main Break on SE Oatfield Rd

(September 27, 2022) — Water main break in vicinity of 17221 SE Oatfield Rd on Tuesday, September 27. Staff moved quickly to mitigate the impact to…

Aldercrest Rd Water Main Replacement Project

(August 25, 2022) — Oak Lodge Water Services (OLWS) will be replacing an estimated 60-year-old water mainline located on SE Aldercrest Rd and SE…

Fish on the Run, Irrigation Done!

You are the Key! Help keep water in the Clackamas River by participating in our “Fish On the Run, Irrigation Done!” annual summer watering campaign…

Supporting Low Impact Recreation on the Clackamas River

The Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP) is a coalition of municipal drinking water providers that get their drinking water from the Clackamas River…

Authority Update - Special Election

(July 30, 2022) — The Board of Directors has been seeking to reorganize OLWS as a Joint Water & Sanitary Authority. On May 5, 2022, the Clackamas…

MS4 SWMP Draft for Public Comment

(September 29, 2022) — The draft Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) for the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit issued by Oak Lodge…

Water Main Break on SE Oatfield Rd

(September 27, 2022) — Water main break in vicinity of 17221 SE Oatfield Rd on Tuesday, September 27. Staff moved quickly to mitigate the impact to…

Scheduled Shutoff Information for Tuesday, July 19

Below is information about an upcoming shut off on Tuesday, July 19.

Follow the Water

Follow the Water is about our relationship with our rivers in Oregon, Southwest Washington, and the communities along the Columbia River. It’s about…

Update on Rates

July/August 2022 Customer Newsletter
Board Byline by Susan Keil, Board President

Upcoming Rates Hearing on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m.

(June 6, 2022) — Oak Lodge Water Services (District) provides a high level of service to customers in the form of reliable drinking water, wastewater…

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