Commitment to Providing Exceptional Public Facilities
The Public Works Department is dedicated to providing the citizens of Independence with high-quality public facilities. The department’s employees manage various city functions, such as water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, street maintenance, storm water management, park maintenance, and city building upkeep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pacific Power maintains the street lights in the City of Independence. If a street light needs repair, please call them at: 1-888-221-7070, and have the following information ready:
- Location of street light (nearest street address, if possible, and the nearest cross-street)
- Reason for light not working: is it out completely? on all the time? cycles on & off at night? cover broken
- Pole number if visible
A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Backflow tests need to be completed annually, a reminder letter will be mailed out a couple weeks before your testing month. The backflow program is a State mandated program.
Yes, to protect yourself and your property from underground utility damage and liability you’ll need to call for utility locates 1-800-332-2344 or 811. The service is free. Learn more at www.digsafelyoregon.com
Commitment to Providing Exceptional Public Facilities
The Public Works Department is dedicated to providing the citizens of Independence with high-quality public facilities. The department’s employees manage various city functions, such as water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, street maintenance, storm water management, park maintenance, and city building upkeep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pacific Power maintains the street lights in the City of Independence. If a street light needs repair, please call them at: 1-888-221-7070, and have the following information ready:
- Location of street light (nearest street address, if possible, and the nearest cross-street)
- Reason for light not working: is it out completely? on all the time? cycles on & off at night? cover broken
- Pole number if visible
A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Backflow tests need to be completed annually, a reminder letter will be mailed out a couple weeks before your testing month. The backflow program is a State mandated program.
Yes, to protect yourself and your property from underground utility damage and liability you’ll need to call for utility locates 1-800-332-2344 or 811. The service is free. Learn more at www.digsafelyoregon.com
