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Heavy rains over the weekend led the Big Pipe system to reach capacity around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, leading to a combination of stormwater and sewage overflowing to the Willamette River from multiple outfalls.
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Today marks a significant milestone for Environmental Services' Big Pipe Project: one full year without a combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River.
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As the rainy season begins (finally!), check the Big Pipe Tracker to find out how full the Big Pipe system is as it protects the Willamette River from combined sewer overflows.
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Want to swim, boat, play in the Willamette River? Water quality is good for recreation. A decade of data show low bacteria levels in the Willamette River - well within DEQ guidelines for water recreation. Find out weekly test results all summer long.
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A decade of data show how Portlanders’ investment in the Big Pipe system is working to send sewage and stormwater to the City’s treatment plant and make overflows rare. The new Big Pipe Tracker lets the public see the system in action.
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