McMinnville Water & Light

Irrigation season is upon us! The state of Oregon requires that all backflow assemblies be tested once each calendar year by a certified tester.
A few of the systems requiring backflow protection are underground irrigation sprinklers, boilers, fire sprinkler systems, and properties with wells. Read more about backflow and find a list of certified testers on our website. Thanks for doing your part to keep our drinking water safe!
https://www.mc-power.com/water/water-quality/backflow-prevention/

¡Ya ha llegado la temporada de riego! El estado de Oregón exige que todos los dispositivos de prevención de reflujo sean sometidos a prueba una vez al año natural por un técnico certificado.
Algunos de los sistemas que requieren protección contra reflujo son los aspersores de riego subterráneo, las calderas, los sistemas de rociadores contra incendios y las propiedades que cuentan con pozos. Obtenga más información sobre el reflujo y consulte una lista de técnicos certificados en nuestro sitio web. ¡Gracias por hacer su parte para mantener segura nuestra agua potable!

https://www.mc-power.com/water/water-quality/backflow-prevention/

Retired MW&L Commissioner Tom Tankersley is this year's recipient of the Northwest Public Power Association's William McCrorie Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals who have served the interest of public power and NWPPA in an outstanding manner. Tankersley served on the McMinnville Water & Light Commission for 35 years, including 33 years as commission chair. He retired Dec. 31, 2025, as the utility’s second-longest-serving commissioner. Tankersley spearheaded some of MW&L’s most significant events. He also was involved with multiple boards and committees, and served on the NWPPA Board of Trustees from 2022 through 2025. Congratulations, Tom!

McMinnville Water & Light welcomed our newest commissioner, Andrew Anderson, to his first official meeting last week. Anderson replaced Adam Garvin, who resigned after being hired as McMinnville's city manager. Read more about Anderson on our website: https://www.mc-power.com/staff-directory/andrew-anderson/

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, their sacrifice, and the families who carry their stories remind us of the true cost of freedom.
Our office is closed today for the holiday, but we reopen tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Remember that our new location is 340 NE Kirby St. If you need to submit a payment over the weekend, our drop box in the parking lot at 2nd and Cowls, or we have other payment options: https://www.mc-power.com/my-account/payment-options/.
To report a power outage, call 503-472-6158.

MW&L is hiring a Substation Wireman in the Electric Division. The Substation Wireman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of electrical equipment within high-voltage power substations and switchyards. Review the job description and other details on our website.

MW&L está contratando un electricista de subestaciones para la División Eléctrica. El electricista de subestaciones es responsable de la instalación, el mantenimiento, la reparación y la modificación de equipos eléctricos dentro de subestaciones de energía de alta tensión y patios de maniobras. Consulte la descripción del puesto y otros detalles en nuestro sitio web.

https://www.mc-power.com/about-us/careers/current-openings/

We will be closed from noon to 1:30 p.m. today so our employees can enjoy a lunch to celebrate Public Works Week. Thank your public works workers for all they do this week!

We are excited to be back at the McMinnville Farmers Market this week! Please stop by our booth on Thursday, May 21, for fun giveaways and helpful information on how you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars with our rebates and incentives for energy-efficient home improvements. We also will have free moisture meters for our customers. See you Thursday!

Public works professionals are the unsung heroes of every community. During National Public Works Week (May 17-23), we celebrate the people always working hard in the background for the benefit of the residents of McMinnville. Thank you!

‼️REMINDER ABOUT OUR PAYMENT DROP BOX ‼️
Customers wanting to drop off payments after hours or on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays should use the drop box in the parking lot at 2nd and Cowls (pictured). Our building on Marsh Lane is under construction, so the drop box we had there is not available. We DO NOT have a drop box at our temporary location at 340 NE Kirby St.

You can schedule payments and check your usage through our SmartHub app, and now would be a great time to sign up! Download the SmartHub app or go to our website at www.mc-power.com.

We wanted to share some photos and information about yesterday’s power outage: Because of gusty winds accompanying the rain early Wednesday, a large oak tree fell on wires on NW High Heaven Road, causing an outage at 3 a.m., which affected about 200 customers in that area. Crews responded immediately, first safely securing the scene and then removing the large tree. They then had to replace a pole that had been damaged and then rewire the area. They were able to restore power at 8:20 a.m. Thanks to our line workers for their quick response, and thanks to our customers for their patience during the outage.