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Help Salem Improve by Taking Community Belonging Survey
• Survey helps identify community challenges and point the way toward change • It is a partnership between Western Oregon University and City of Salem
04/24/2024 3:38 PM
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Traffic Alert: Street Closure Planned for One-Day Event Near Capitol Mall on May 1
The City of Salem is alerting the public about street closures related to a planned one-day event on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, near the Oregon State Capitol Mall.
04/25/2024 4:00 PM
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Man arrested in domestic assault, kidnapping case
04/25/2024 11:28 AM
Salem's Drinking Water
Routine monitoring for the 2023 algae season (May through September) in the North Santiam Watershed is continuing. Staff will continue to watch conditions in Detroit Reservoir and the North Santiam River as the summer season progresses.
Toxin Watch: Safe to Drink.
- Where: Detroit Reservoir (Log Boom)
- Testing: Water tested five days a week. Staff perform visual observation during the winter season
- Treatment: Water treated by ozone, slow sand filtration, chlorine, fluoride, soda ash, and acetic acid (a form of vinegar)
- Chlorine levels increased, then reduced to normal levels
Below are the most recent press releases sent out regarding Salem water quality. We post water quality test data within one day of receiving the water sample results.
If conditions warrant a water advisory, we will let you know through the Salem Community Alert System, the status at the top of this page, in a press release posted below and to the homepage of our website, through local media, and posts on the City of Salem Facebook and Twitter social media accounts.