Impacts to City Services

Find information about city services during this Emergency Declaration for Work Stoppage.

June 1, 2022: Visiting the Auditor’s Office at City Hall

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Groundwater: City identified risks, must develop a long-term plan to address them

Report

Given the time and money spent on protecting Bull Run, this audit asked whether the Water Bureau is managing the groundwater resource to ensure it is available in times of emergency or scarcity.

Published

June 30, 2020 9:00 am

The Portland Water Bureau identified and analyzed risks to groundwater and has a collaborative approach to managing this water source, which gets less attention than Bull Run. Used as the City’s secondary system, it faces risks such as climate change, aging infrastructure, and uncertainty about how much water the system can provide. The audit recommends that the Bureau develop a comprehensive strategy to prioritize the system’s needs and formalize decision-making roles.

View our audit report and recommendations