Molalla's Water System

Towards the end of the week we are expecting to enter into a stretch of excessive heat warning. This is a good time to be proactive about using water wisely to ensure we continue to meet demand for consumption & fire protection.

The City of Molalla has awarded the construction contract for the S. Molalla Avenue Waterline Extension project to M.L. Houck Construction Co. The contractor will be performing preparation work and surveying starting April 8th, 2024. Their tentative schedule for the project runs from Late April through August. We will notify waste disposal and the post office of the schedule so services can continue to run during the project. The contractor will maintain access in and out of your property as much as possible during daytime hours and we encourage you to communicate with them if you have any special needs such as getting to medical appointments. As we get closer to construction, a representative from Houck Construction will provide you with information on how to contact them.

The project will replace and extend the water main and service connections from the intersection of 5th St. & Molalla Ave. south to Molalla Forest Road. The project mainly consists of pipe work including installation of new services, fire hydrants and road improvements.

Notifications for any service interruptions will be delivered by Houck Construction at minimum 72 hours in advance.

If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sam Miller at (503)- 759-0217 or by email at smiller@cityofmolalla.com. Thank you for your cooperation.

The annual Water Quality Report for the 2023 calendar year is now posted and can be found under the Important Documents section as well as on the City's website. The City has also completed sampling for the fifth round of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) and a full list of the contaminants tested and their results are available!

https://current.cityofmolalla.com/12639/widgets/46593/documents/53817

https://current.cityofmolalla.com/12639/widgets/46593/documents/53816

Public Works Crews will be conducting a sewer mainline repair on Toliver Dr at the intersection of Toliver Dr and Toliver Rd on 8/9/23. Due to the location of the repair, Toliver Dr will be closed at the intersection from the hours of 8:00 am until approximately 3:00 pm. Please use Thunderbird at N Molalla Ave for access while the repair is being done. Detour signs directing traffic to Thunderbird and N Molalla will be in place.

MEADOW DRIVE RESIDENTS

The City of Molalla will be repairing a water leak in your neighborhood on December 12, 2022. Water service may be shut off from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Residents living west of 1030 Meadow Drive will need to use Cascade Lane to access the area. Residents living east of 1030 Meadow Drive will need to use Mt View Lane to Cascade Lane to access the area.

Your cooperation is appreciated - Thank you!

For questions, please call the Utility Department at 503-829-5600

This project is currently in design phase.

Project 22-29 will reconstruct and relocate the City's water intakes in order to avoid low river levels negatively impacting the City's ability to capture raw water. This will ultimately allow the City to avoid curtailment in all but the most detrimental river conditions.

The estimated cost for this project is approximately $3,000,000 with completion projected in FY24-25.

This project is currently in design phase.

Project 22-24 adds pressure reducing valves to strategic locations throughout the City's water distribution system. The purpose of these valves is to reduce pressures in the system in order to better preserve the system and avoid siphoning during a water main failure.

This project is identified in the City's Water Master Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan with an estimated project cost of $1,040,000. Completion is estimated in FY23-24.

This project is currently in the design and property acquisition phase through FY24-25.

Project 22-04 is the addition of a new 2.0mg water tank to replace the antiquated 1.2mg tank, thus increasing holding capacity from 3.2mg to 4.0mg, a 25% increase.

The cost estimate for this project is $6,550,000 with estimated completion in FY25-26.