Detroit Lake Reservoir

Environment

What to know about Salem’s water emergency and what’s being done to prevent it

Natalie Pate

Take a look inside the Salem water treatment facility at the heart of a major regional conversation.
Environment

Salem approves emergency declaration over drinking water

Amanda Linares

The declaration is tied to an upcoming deep drawdown of the Detroit Lake Reservoir, which is set to take place next fall, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.