A Message from Clackamas Water Environment Services Director Greg Geist

Dear Valued Customer,

I hope you're doing well and enjoying the arrival of spring!

Wednesday, April 22, was the 56th Earth Day. It’s a reminder of how important it is to care for our environment, which is central to what Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) stands for.

At WES, we care deeply about collaborative partnerships, because we all have a role in protecting our environment. We’re thankful for our strong partnerships with non-profits, city leaders, private industry, and other agencies. 

You can learn more about some of our partnerships and projects by reading the 2025 WES Annual Report.

We invite you to join us in building a future where everyone enjoys clean water and healthy rivers. WES regularly hosts or sponsors events where you can help protect our water or learn more about our shared environment. Please check our events calendar for upcoming opportunities.

We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear from you. You can email us at wescustomerservice@clackamas.us. By working together, we can build a clean water future for all.

Greg Geist 

Director

We’d love to hear from you!

We value your opinion. As part of our ongoing effort to provide reliable, responsive customer service, we invite you to participate in our Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Your feedback helps us evaluate your billing experience and better serve you.

The survey is brief (5-7 minutes), and all responses will remain confidential. Thank you for helping us improve our services.

Willamette Pump Station and Force Main Project

The Willamette Pump Station and Force Main have been vital components of West Linn's sewer infrastructure since 1986. Now, after nearly four decades of reliable service, upgrades and expansion are needed so WES can continue delivering a strong, dependable sewer system for the community. The Willamette pump station is essential infrastructure that must function around the clock, every day, to move wastewater safely from West Linn across the Willamette River to our Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility in Oregon City.

The existing pump station and force main are aging, though, and need replacement to ensure continued service into the future. This project will relocate the current pump station and raise key equipment above the flood elevation to improve access and emergency response during extreme weather events. New, more reliable, and energy-efficient pumps and other equipment will also be part of the project to increase the reliability and capacity of the system. This project will also replace the existing force main and gravity sewer pipes connected to the pump station. These will be rerouted and upsized to provide a more stable path across the Willamette River and increased capacity to limit potential overflows from the system.

Learn more about the project

ClackCo Works - Protecting water quality in Clackamas County

Greg Geist, Director of WES, talks about how the WES team transforms wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and natural fertilizer. He also shares stories about big projects like the Clackamas outfall expansion and the Carli Creek wetland restoration, which help keep our water safe and protect the environment.

He explains why WES focuses on long-term planning, keeping rates steady, and involving the community through volunteer events. Tune in to find out how WES is building important infrastructure and see how you can help make a difference.

IT2 Pump Station Expansion and 30-inch Force Main Project

WES owns and operates the sewer system that carries wastewater from homes and businesses in Happy Valley and nearby areas to our treatment facilities. To ensure we can continue providing safe and reliable service in the future, we need to make improvements and upgrades to the Intertie 2 Pump Station and sewer lines.

Road closures, traffic delays, and detours are expected during regular business hours. There will be access to homes and businesses.

If you live in Unincorporated Clackamas County or Gladstone, visit our website to see if you’re impacted.

Learn more about the IT2 Pump Station Expansion and 30-inch Force Main Project

Waterway Cleanup Series Kickoff Event - Willamette River at Meldrum Bar Park

Come join WES and SOLVE for the kickoff event in our Waterway Cleanup Series! We’ll be meeting on May 6th at Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone, right by the Willamette River, from 10am to noon. We’d love your help to make this event a success!

Last year, 1,696 volunteers helped us remove more than 30,000 pounds of trash from Clackamas County’s waterways and natural areas.

Register here to join the cleanup

If it's on the ground, it's in the water

While pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers can help control pesky weeds and insects, they can also cause other problems. All pesticides have some level of toxicity that can be harmful to honeybees, earthworms, aquatic bugs, fish and people.

Learn how you can help protect the environment while taking care of your yard.

Are You Managing Your Sanitary Sewer and Surface Water Account Online?

The WES online account management system gives you access to your account 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Register for access online to enjoy these features:

• View real-time balances, payment amounts and bill due dates.
• Make one-time or recurring payments.
• Review transaction history.
• Sign up for paperless e-billing to get your bills and our messages emailed to you!

Learn more about our online system

The WES Office is Open for Business

Our office at 150 Beavercreek Road in Oregon City is open to serve you Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.

If you are experiencing flooding or a problem with your sanitary sewer that needs immediate attention during regular business hours, please call 503-742-4567. Outside of regular business hours, please call 503-655-8211.



Clackamas Water Environment Services

Sanitary sewer service and surface water management.

150 Beavercreek Road #430

Oregon City, OR 97045

wescustomerservice@clackamas.us

Phone:

503-742-4567