Public Works Department

Welcome to Public Works!

Public Works Department constructs and maintains the infrastructure necessary for the basic urban needs of the Salem metropolitan area. This includes a safe and reliable road system, healthy and plentiful water supplies, a well-functioning storm drainage system, and proper treatment of wastewater. Click here to view an organization chart of the Department divisions.

The Dispatch Office is open 24 hours a day to serve your needs. Please call (503-588-6333) if you discover problems with your streets, water, or sewer service.

Of Special Interest

• Annual Report - 2007   New!
• Keep Salem Moving! New!
• Sidewalk Repair Program
• Annual Water Quality Report: English or Spanish
• Development Services (Plan Review and Permitting)
• Environmental Protection Assistance  and Form
• Floodplain Information
• Investment Summaries - Drinking Water and Wastewater
• Pringle Creek Watershed Management Plan   New!
• Salem River Crossing Project 
• Salem's Stormwater Program Presentation to City Council Work Session
• Salem Wastewater Management Master Plan Amendment, January 2007
• Salem's Water and Wastewater Future (Video)
• SDC Methodology Report (Draft) and Notice of Public Hearing   New!
• Stormwater Management Plan Review
• Water and Sewer Low Income Donation Program Press Release and Form
• Willow Lake WPCF Facilities Plan (Draft)

Major Capital Projects

For further information on these projects, please go to the Significant Approved Projects Status Report.

• Stormwater Management Projects (Design)
• Transportation—Bridges 
• Transportation—Replace Center Street Bridge at Mill Creek
• Wastewater Collection Rehabilitation Projects
• Wastewater Treatment—Willow Lake Perimeter Utility Corridor
• Wastewater Treatment—Willow Lake Process Support Facility
• Wastewater Treatment—Willow Lake Headworks/Primary Treatment Improvement—Updated
• Wastewater Treatment—River Road Wet Weather Treatment Facility
• Water Plans and Water Master Plan
• Water System Rehabilitation Projects
• Water System—75 MGD Upper Transmission Line
• Water System—Corrosion Control