Press Release - Sanitary Sewer Overflow

On Monday, July 10, 2023, the Lebanon Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), located at 33110 Tennessee Road, experienced an upset, causing a discharge of solids into the South Santiam River. Signs are posted near the overflow site and downstream to warn the public of potential hazards of coming in contact with the water. High levels of bacteria that are typically associated with overflows should diminish quickly. The public should avoid contact with the Santiam River at this location and immediately downstream until warning signs are removed, and the location is reopened. The City of Lebanon WWTP team will continue to monitor water quality in the Santiam River and report to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) while working with local partners to address the
cause.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Public Works Department at 541-258-4918.