The City of Keizer was made aware of a break in the sewer system’s 24-inch force main west of Bowden Lane and Trent Avenue, which transports wastewater to the Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by the City of Salem. The break is on the border outside of the Keizer City limits, however, significant flow was released into the abutting lands in Keizer and Marion County. 

City of Salem crews are on-site working to repair the pipe and mitigate the spillage. They have shut off the affected 24-inch pipe and diverted the wastewater flow to an 18-inch pipe.

City officials are closely monitoring the situation and are working with the City of Salem and Marion County to prevent further complications. Residents are report any issues they observe to City of Salem authorities.

This incident appears to be unrelated to ongoing work being done by franchisees working in the right-of-way throughout the City. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Update - 12/27/2024

The City of Salem has crews actively working on the sewer main break and residents in the vicinity should anticipate having construction equipment and lights operating overnight.

See additional updates from the City of Salem at West Salem Sewer Alert | Salem, Oregon.