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Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in SW Portland
Environmental Services
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On Monday, October 5, City crews responded to a sewage release in a private parking lot in SW Portland.
Environmental Services’ project earns national recognition for multi-benefit flood protection and habitat restoration
Environmental Services
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The City of Portland Environmental Services’ Springwater Wetland Restoration Project receives national recognition for reducing local flooding, improving wildlife habitat, expanding community amenities, and naturally managing stormwater in the Johnson Creek watershed.
Traffic advisory: Swan Island southbound ramp from N Going St to N Greeley Ave closed during the week of July 27; follow detour
Environmental Services
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Traffic advisory
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The southbound ramp from N Going St to N Greeley Ave will be closed for survey work. At least one westbound lane on N Going St and all eastbound lanes will remain open. Expect delays and follow the signed detour or use alternate routes.
Sewage Advisory: Small sewage release into the Willamette River from Elk Rock Pump Station
Environmental Services
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Environmental Services requests public comment on proposal to sunset the Treebate Program
Environmental Services
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Environmental Services is proposing to sunset the Treebate Program, which provides a one-time credit on your City of Portland water, sewer, stormwater bill for planting a tree in your yard. The public comment period was open from June 29 through July 29, 2026.
Portland sewer, stormwater, and water rates to increase July 1, 2026
Portland Water Bureau customer service
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On July 1, sewer and stormwater rates will increase 5.15 percent and water rates will increase 8.1 percent. Together, these changes will increase the typical single-family residential customer's bill by 6.36 percent, or about $10.20 per month. Bills will also include a new Flood Safety Benefit Fee.
Traffic Advisory: SW Dosch Road closing for emergency repair work
Environmental Services
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SW Dosch Road is closed between SW Newby Terrace and SW Hamilton Street for emergency repairs to a collapsed stormwater pipe. The closure is expected to remain in place for at least two weeks.
Traffic Advisory: NW Cornell Road reopens after crews repair sinkhole and landslide damage
Environmental Services
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NW Cornell Road is now open to traffic after emergency repairs successfully fixed a sinkhole under the road. Final paving was completed on Friday June 5. Crews will continue work on erosion control, minor road repairs and site cleanup the week of June 8.
Willamette River Recreation Season Is Back. So Is Check the Rec
Environmental Services
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From late May through September, Environmental Services tests water quality weekly at five popular Willamette River recreation locations and shares the results every Friday. The first results of the season will be posted on May 22.
Traffic Advisory: S Corbett Ave near I-5 ramp closing for emergency repair work
Environmental Services
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S Corbett Ave will close between the I-5 off-ramp and SW Seymour St starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Crews will excavate utilities in Corbett Ave, investigate conditions underground, and make needed repairs. The closure is expected through Friday, May 22.
Traffic Advisory: NW Cornell Rd closure extended as work to repair road damage continues
Environmental Services
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NW Cornell Rd between NW Thompson and NW Skyline is closed. Emergency work to repair damage from a landslide on NW Cornell Rd is expected to take longer than originally anticipated. Closure may extend through April.
CSO Advisory: Heavy rain leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
Environmental Services
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A combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory has been issued for the Willamette River.
Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in NW Portland
Environmental Services
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On Tuesday, February 12, City crews responded to reports of a sewage leak from an excavation hole on NW Beuhla Vista Terrace
Portland projects get a boost from federal funding, thanks to Oregon Senators and Representatives
Mayor Keith Wilson
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Portland's Congressional delegation fought for $6.7 million in federal funding to support six key projects focused on affordable housing, environmental protection, traffic safety, economic development, and overdose prevention.
Advisory: Sewage release to the Willamette River during pump station maintenance
Environmental Services
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A sewage advisory has been issued for the Willamette River through 9:01 a.m., January 8, 2026.
CSO Advisory: Heavy rain leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
Environmental Services
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A combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory has been issued for the Willamette River.
Treated wastewater that was not dechlorinated enters the Columbia Slough outside the City’s primary wastewater treatment plant
Environmental Services
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On Friday, December 19, a leak near a pump station at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Portland was observed to be leaking wastewater to the Columbia Slough.
Sewage Advisory: Sewage Release in South Portland Impacting the Willamette River
Environmental Services
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Around noon on December 9, and again around 8 p.m. on December 18, City crews reported a sewage release on S Fielding Rd in South Portland. The release is from private property and is impacting a stormwater inlet that discharges to the Willamette River.
CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
Environmental Services
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A combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory has been issued for the Willamette River.
Sewage Advisory: Crews Responding to Sewage Release in Southwest Portland
Environmental Services
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On Tuesday, December 9, City crews responded to a sewage release on SW Sunset Blvd near its intersection with SW Richardson St in Southwest Portland. As a precaution, the public is advised to follow any posted signage in the area.