Water Master Plan Update
In 2019, the City of Corvallis embarked on an update to its Water Master Plan. The goal of the update was to bring together three older master plans (representing the three major components of the water system) into one comprehensive plan. Water Master Plans are required by the state to address future needs of the water system, which must follow all state and federal drinking water standards. Such plans typically look 20 years in the future to anticipate needs and challenges.
Our Water System
The City's water system includes two water treatment plants that draw raw water from the Willamette River and the Rock Creek Watershed on the east side of Marys Peak. The system also includes 252 miles of distribution pipe, as well as pump stations, fire hydrants, and water meters. The entire system has a value of more than $350 million, representing a significant infrastructure investment for the Corvallis community. The Water Master Plan will create a framework to ensure the health and stability of that system for future generations.
Public Involvement
The Water Master Plan update is a multi-year effort involving public outreach, data analysis, and strategic planning. Most of the process is guided by regulatory requirements from the Oregon Health Authority, but the City also intends to evaluate several other areas of operation, including disaster resiliency, intake options at the Taylor Water Treatment Plant, and the effects of climate change on the water system.
The Corvallis community is invited to follow the process and learn more about our water resources. To receive periodic emails about public involvement opportunities, as well as the overall progress of the Water Master Plan, visit the e-Notifications page and subscribe to the "Waster Plan Update" category (under the "News" section toward the bottom of the page).
For More Information
This page will be updated regularly as the Water Master Plan update gets underway. In the meantime, click any of the links below to learn more about the Corvallis water utility system. Documents and resources related to the plan can be found in the "Supporting Documents" section below.
