Commitment to Providing Exceptional Public Facilities

Maintaining parks, water, sewer, streets, and everything in between

Commitment to Providing Exceptional Public Facilities

Maintaining parks, water, sewer, streets, and everything in between

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.

Parks

Streets

Storm Water
Waste Water
Water

Developmental Excellence

Capital Improvement Plan

Design Standards
Master Plans

Rates and Fees

Public Works Projects

System Development Charges

Programs and Services for Your Community

Adopt A Street

Leaf Collection

Report An Issue

Public Work Permits

Public Works Director
City Engineer

Gerald Fisher, PE

Matt Hendrick, PE

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

888-552-2787

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.

Parks

Streets

Storm Water

Waste Water

Water

Developmental Excellence

Capital Improvement Plan

Design Standards

Master Plans

Rates and Fees

Public Works Projects

System Development Charges

Programs and Services for Your Community

Adopt A Street

Leaf Collection

Report An Issue

Public Work Permits

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

888-552-2787

Public Works Director

Gerald Fisher, PE

City Engineer

Matt Hendrick, PE