Maintenance and Motor Pool
503-635-0280
Maintenance Center
17601 Pilkington Rd
Lake Oswego OR 97035
Water Treatment Plant
503-635-0394
Water Conservation
503-675-3747
Public Works
The Lake Oswego Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining infrastructure systems throughout the City to ensure they are working correctly, efficiently, and that the life of our assets is maximized. Streets, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Motor Pool and City Beautification maintenance programs make up the department with each responsible for their own infrastructure system.
Here at Public Works, we take pride in providing utility maintenance to help make Lake Oswego a great place to live.
News & Announcements
On October 22, 2024, the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) honored the City of Lake Oswego and Public Works Asset Manager Abi Thyer-Ohly, as part of the 2024 IAM North American Awards. This awards program celebrates the exceptional contributions of asset management professionals, organizations, and teams across North America.
The City was honored to be shortlisted as a finalist in the “Digital Innovation Award” category, and our very own Abi Thyer-Ohly won the prestigious “NxtGen Award”!
This award recognizes emerging leaders who have made exceptional contributions to asset management within their organizations, demonstrating both impact and high potential for future excellence in the field. Abi’s achievement highlights her significant role in the development and implementation of asset management initiatives.
Learn more by watching Abi's story.
There is no such thing as a flushable wipe – even the ones that say flushable. “Flushable” wipes cause serious damage to sewer systems and homes because they don’t break down or dissolve, clogging sewer pipes, damaging equipment, and causing expensive repairs for homeowners and our public sewer system.
Do not flush wipes! The only items that should be flushed down the toilet are toilet paper and human waste. Other items, like wipes, should be thrown in the trash.
Clean drinking water is an essential resource we rely on every day. Providing residents and businesses in Lake Oswego with safe, dependable, high-quality water is our top priority.
Lake Oswego’s tap water meets or exceeds every State and Federal standard for safe drinking water. Get to know your drinking water by reviewing the latest 2024 Water Quality Report.
We want your help in making community streets a safer and more comfortable place. While staff work diligently on addressing issues that are spotted, we understand that we can’t catch everything.
The City is updating outdated, manually-read water meters to a new, wirelessly-read technology. These smart meters support efficiencies in our water system.
We are replacing nearly 12,000 residential meters city-wide. More than 10,500 meters have already been installed on the northern and eastern neighborhoods of the city. In 2024, work will continue on the southside of the lake. Once residential meters have been installed, work will begin on commercial and multi-residential meters. All new smart meters are expected to be installed and in service by end of 2025.
Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
Jan 16 2025 - 7:00pm
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