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Construction underway at Danebo Substation in west Eugene
29 Aug 2025 22:22 GMT
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is making progress on long-range plans to reinforce Eugene’s electric resiliency as the utility provider moves forward on upgrades to the Danebo Substation.
The substation, located at 1050 Williams St. in west …
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EWEB looks to transfer fire hydrant ownership from the City of Eugene to the utility
29 Aug 2025 15:36 GMT
On the corner of 11th Avenue and Patterson Street, there is a fire hydrant that dates back to the 1940s.
The hydrant's paint has chipped off so much, it’s hard to tell if yellow was its original color. There is rust in every nook and cranny, from its …
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EWEB nears completion of water pipeline upgrades on E. Broadway, other projects
28 Aug 2025 22:24 GMT
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is nearing completion of the E. Broadway Water Main Replacement Project, a critical infrastructure project replacing sections of 77-year-old pipe with larger, more durable water mains made of …
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All EWEB customers see their power restored
28 Aug 2025 00:30 GMT
… through the area.
On the Eugene Water Electric Board's (EWEB) website, their …
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Eugene Water & Electric Board sees energy demand reach highest level in nearly a decade
12 Feb 2025 22:51 GMT
The energy demand in Eugene has reached an all time high this week according to the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), due to the recent frigid temperatures the area has seen recently; and with winter weather on the way the utility company says they …
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CIMA+ to study microplastics in drinking water
18 Aug 2025 14:26 GMT
Photo courtesy CIMA+.
CIMA+ is partnering with the University of Toronto (U of T) on a major research project to examine the presence and behaviour of microplastics in drinking water distribution systems.
Funded by the Water Research Foundation (WRF), the …
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Utility's General Manager Announces 2026 Departure; Recruitment Plans Set in Motion
13 Aug 2025 02:42 GMT
EUGENE: Eugene Water & Electric Board General Manager Frank Lawson announced during the board's August 5 meeting that he plans to step down in the second quarter of 2026, giving the board nearly two years to prepare for the transition.
Lawson said …
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District Court Dismisses Fish Passage Lawsuit Against EWEB
12 Aug 2025 23:28 GMT
EUGENE: A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging fish passage operations at Eugene Water & Electric Board’s (EWEB) Trail Bridge Dam, clearing the way for the utility to proceed with plans for a permanent passage system.
The U.S. District …
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Federal court dismisses environmental groups' lawsuit against EWEB
11 Aug 2025 22:18 GMT
A federal court has moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought by environmental groups against the Eugene Water & Electric Board.
In the lawsuit, environmental groups argued EWEB’s operation of a hydroelectric project threatens the Upper Willamette River …
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Judge dismisses fish passage lawsuit against EWEB
11 Aug 2025 20:02 GMT
A lawsuit against EWEB for failing to construct permanent fish passage at the Trail Bridge Dam was dismissed.
Judge said appeals court or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, not him, has authority.
EWEB official said ruling would allow for "focus …
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