The City of Burns is proud to announce the Outstanding Performance of our Water System. A recent water system survey was conducted with the Oregon Health Authority the main purpose of the survey is evaluate the entire water system in terms of supplying safe drinking water to the public. Water systems facilities and records were found to be well maintained. No significant deficiencies or rule violations. As an outstanding performer it takes a collective effort of our entire team and immense pride we play to ensure our community has access to clean and safe drinking water from maintaining water quality to improving infrastructure and implementing innovative technologies.
3 months ago, Tiffany Leffler
The City of Burns has successfully completed their search for the next City Manager. We are happy to announce that on Tuesday, September 2, the city offered the position to Brenda Engebretson and she has accepted. She will begin her position with the City on September 22, 2025. Ms. Engebretson has lived in Harney County for 13 years and the council believes that her knowledge of the area coupled with her background and training makes her a perfect fit to move forward with the projects and vision that the city has worked hard to implement.
Expect water interruptions on Madison, North Imperial, North Harney, and West Adams while work is being done in that area. Currently, we do not have an estimated time the work will be done, but we will keep you updated as we know more. Thank you for your understanding.
The City of Burns will be having a meet and greet with a new City Manager candidate this Wednesday from 5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. in the Burns City Council Chambers. We hope the community will come down and take the time to meet with the new canidate. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
PUBIC NOTICE: Water Main break on Harney and Jefferson. Expect water interruptions. Also, please be careful while driving as our crew will be out working on getting the issue fixed. Thank you.
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Oregon Water Resources Department is proposing a 35% reduction in groundwater pumping over the next 24 years to stabilize groundwater levels . This would end up with the state regulating all of Harney County residents' water usage. These policies will have a significant impact on all of Harney County and it's economy. Lets make our voices heard!
The City of Burns currently has a City Council position open. If you are interested, please write a Letter of Interest on why you would like to be on the Burns City Council and drop it off with the staff at City Hall or email it to the City Manager Judy Erwin at jerwin@cityofburnsor.gov or the City Clerk Tiffany Leffler at tleffler@cityofburnsor.gov. Thank you and have a great weekend!
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