METHODOLOGY FOR SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

Pursuant to ORS 223.304 (6) & (7), public notice is hereby given of the Marcola Water District’s intent to create a methodology for calculating System Development Charges (SDCs) for drinking water services. A public hearing on the proposed methodology is scheduled before the Marcola Water District Board of Commissioners on March 10, 2025. The proposed methodology will be available for public review here:

and at the Rainbow/Marcola Water District office no later than January 9, 2025. The Rainbow/Marcola District office street address is 1550 North 42nd Street, Springfield Oregon 97477. Questions concerning this matter can be referred Mr. Jamie Porter, District Superintendent, by phone at (541) 746-1676, or email via office@rwdonline.net.

MARCOLA WATER DISTRICT

Established by a 1940 Lane County election, Marcola residents chose the first five members of the Board of Commissioners and voted to form the district for the purpose of supplying water for drinking and household use. The district also has authority to manage a small system of streetlights and storm drains.

Rainbow Water District has managed the Marcola Water District since 1994. We appreciate our partnership with the community of Marcola, and are pleased to recognize that the Marcola Water District earned an Outstanding Performance award at their last public health inspection

Marcola's Water System utilizes a system of six wells and two reservoirs to serve about 240 homes. Marcola Water District employs two part-time operators to perform daily operations and maintenance, with oversight from Rainbow staff and support for office administration and larger repairs.

In the event of an emergency, we will attempt to contact you by phone or email if we have your information. We will also post updates on this website and make an announcement on the Mohawk Valley Neighbors Facebook group.

Marcola Water District works with partners at the Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District and the Marcola School District to serve our community.

Download the annual Water Quality Report for water quality information. See our conservation page for ways to conserve water.