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Traffic Advisory: Traffic lanes on W Burnside Street to be shifted as crews repair sinkhole off of the shoulder

Traffic Advisory

Sewage Advisory: Overflow in NW Forest Heights neighborhood leads to sewage reaching nearby Cedar Mill Creek

Press release

Sewage Advisory: Heavy Rains Leads to Sewage Overflow Near SW Sunset Blvd and SW Richardson St

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CSO Advisory: Heavy rains overnight lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Press release

Big Pipe system prevented multiple overflows to the Willamette River, follow online tracker for updates during remainder of storm 

Follow the Big Pipe Tracker to see how the system prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River, and be the first to know if a rare overflow occurs.

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American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

On October 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.

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Sewage Advisory: Wipes, grease clog pipe, cause sewage overflow to SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Fanno Creek

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CSO Advisory: North Portland heavy rains lead to localized combined sewer overflow

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Advisory: Equipment malfunction leads to sewage discharge to Willamette River near Morrison Bridge

Press release

Sewage Advisory: Overflow of 400 gallons reaches creek in SW Portland’s Marquam Nature Park

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Sewage Advisory: Crews stop release in Forest Heights neighborhood’s Mill Pond Park affecting downstream Cedar Mill Creek

Press release

Sewage Advisory: Crews clear rags, roots after sewage overflow off NE Rocky Butte Road

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Traffic Advisory Update: SE Yamhill Street reopens after sinkhole repair between 74th and 76th avenues 

Emergency repair work concluded on SE Yamhill Street after a sinkhole opened up this spring, revealing an extensive underground cavity. Crews reinforced a century-old sewer pipe with a new plastic liner, made additional repairs, and filled the cavity in stages to ensure stability.

Updated Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

Updated News article

Advisory: Partially treated sewage enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park due to equipment malfunction during maintenance

An equipment malfunction during scheduled maintenance at a City of Portland wastewater plant led to a discharge of partially treated wastewater to the Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park.

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Advisory: Treated sewage that was not disinfected enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

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Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson

Environmental Services is seeking public comments on a potential property sale. The industrial property and the adjacent boat ramp at 3737 N Emerson are no longer needed for bureau or City operations and have been declared excess.

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Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

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An Environmental Services employee standing between two huge pipes while talking to a group of tour participants.

A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’

Serina Fast Horse began working with the City of Portland as an intern with Environmental Services’ Community Watershed Stewardship Program. Now she is advising Environmental Services and other government agencies on ways to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into environmental restoration.

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CSO Advisory: Combined sewer overflow occurred late afternoon to Willamette River from a single outfall at Willamette Park

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