Public Works

Yes. Street trees located in the planter strip are the responsibility of the homeowner.

The Chipper program is reserved for citizens who reside within the boundaries of the City limits.

Follow this link to find more information about reserving the chipper and associated rules. https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/publicworks/page/how-reserve-chipper

Please contact our Utility Clerk at:  503-668-7449 to discuss your water bill.

Many factors can lead to different taste characteristics.

Seasonal algae blooms in source water and chlorine residual levels are just a few examples of things that can lead to taste variations.

Sandy's drinking water is tested rigorously and meets safe drinking water standards.

Call Public Works at 503-668-5310 for information about water pressure in your neighborhood. There are many things that could cause pressure to fluctuate in your system.

Multiple factors can lead to an elevated water bill. The utility bill you receive is split into different sections. Water is billed from what is captured through your services water meter (billed at the nearest 100 cubic feet). Wastewater is billed based on the amount of water that went through the meter and then presumably down a connected drain. A leaking toilet or pipe fitting are among the most common reasons why a water bill will rise.

*Call 503-668-7449 to discuss your water usage with our utility clerk.

Ryan Wood at: rwood@ci.sandy.or.us or Matt Degner at:

In winter, treated water is returned to Tickle Creek (which goes into the Clackamas River). Higher winter flows from rain and snow increase the creek’s capability to accept treated wastewater without harming aquatic life. During the summer, the city produces highly treated “recycled water” that is used to irrigate plants at a nearby nursery. The city is proud to be conserving water resources through this longstanding, successful water recycling program.

The treatment plant was upgraded in 1998. It is capable of treating 1.25 million gallons per day during dry weather and up to 4 million gallons per day during wet weather. An activated sludge process is used followed by effluent filtration. Ultraviolet (UV) light is used to disinfect the treated wastewater eliminating chlorine disinfection, which tends to harm beneficial aquatic species.