Salem Plans to Declare Emergency over Drinking Water Supply Ahead of Detroit Lake Drawdown

Salem declares drinking water emergency

The city of Salem has declared a drinking water emergency.

Q&A: Why helping juvenile salmon could muddy Salem’s drinking water

A plan to help endangered salmon could put the drinking water that close to 200,000 Salem residents and business customers rely on at risk. It could also have drastic impacts on Salem’s water filtration system and could limit firefighting resources in the region.

Salem plans to declare emergency over drinking water supply ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown

A planned 2026 drawdown of the Detroit Lake reservoir will increase turbidity on the Santiam River beyond what Salem's primary water treatment plant can handle.

Salem declares emergency over drinking water supply ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown

A planned drawdown of the Detroit Lake reservoir in 2026 will increase turbidity on the Santiam River beyond what Salem's primary water treatment plant can handle.

Salem City Council to consider emergency declaration over 2026 water shortage risk

The Salem City Council will consider declaring a state of emergency due to an expected water shortage in 2026.

Agenda Salem: City Council to finalize purchase of home in disrepair on Chapman Street

On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider purchasing a house at 216 Chapman St. for $72,500. The property is in disrepair, said Salem communications director Mike Stevens. He said council members wish to purchase the house for “future residential use.” “It’s unclear if renovation, new construction, or a combination of the two would be needed at this time,” he said. The council will also consider the transfer of contingency funds to be used…