Public Works

A professional arborist can determine tree health. City staff will not make health determinations.

Please click on the following link for more information on tree pruning: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/6251/22735.pdf

Yes. A tree removal permit is required for the removal of any street tree adjacent to your property.  For properties without a planter strip, the front yard trees are officialy street trees.

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.