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Major improvements underway for Portland’s main wastewater treatment plant

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Environmental Services is undergoing major construction at the City’s main wastewater treatment plant to protect water quality, replace aging infrastructure, and add seismic resilience. Construction is slated for 2024 completion and service will continue 24/7/365

Give your views on improving erosion control during construction activity

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The City of Portland is updating its erosion control requirements to better manage soils and sediments on construction sites and reduce development impacts on the environment. Your ideas and suggestions on an early draft are welcome.
This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at S Macadam Avenue and S Sweeney Street

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RiverViews, Otoño de 2021

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Photo looking upstream of a creek with trees on both sides. Text over the top says: Todos estamos conectados. Text in a dialogue bubble says: Entérese de cómo está conectado usted. RiverViews publication title in the bottom left corner over a blue graphic wave.

RiverViews, 2021 年秋季

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Photo looks up a creek lined with trees. Text over the images says: 我们都彼此相连。A dialogue bubble on the image says: 请来了解您如何和其他人和事相连在一起。The publication title, RiverViews, is over the top of a blue wave at the bottom of the image.

RiverViews, Mùa thu 2021

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Photo looks up a creek lined with trees. Text over the image says: Tất cả chúng ta đều kết nối với nhau.A dialogue bubble on the image says: Tìm hiểu cách quý vị được kết nối. The publication title, RiverViews, is over the top of a blue wave at the bottom of the image.

RiverViews, Осень 2021 г

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Photo looks up a creek lined with trees. Text over the image says: Все мы связаны между собой. A dialogue bubble on the image says: Узнайте о том, как мы связаны. The publication title, RiverViews, is over the top of a blue wave at the bottom of the image.

RiverViews, Fall 2021

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RiverViews is a newsletter from the Bureau of Environmental Services — your sewer and stormwater services provider. In this issue, Environmental Services would like to reconnect with you about how we can all work together to protect public health, water quality, and the environment.
Photo looking upstream of a creek with trees on both sides. Text over the top says: We're all connected. Text in a dialogue bubble says: Find out how you're connected. RiverViews publication title in the bottom left corner over a blue graphic wave.

CSO Advisory: Heavy weekend rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at N Burlington and Edison

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Sewage Advisory: Broken Pipe Releases Sewage to Ivy Creek in SW Portland

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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes

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Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

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Homeless and living in an RV: Environmental Services pilot program collected wastewater from 192 RVs in 3 months; pollution prevention program extended

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Following the success of a three-month pilot pollution prevention program, Environmental Services is continuing collecting wastewater from people who are homeless and living in RVs. Call BES’ spill response hotline at 503-823-7180 to request RV collection.

City Council approves $100,000 in Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grants for eight community projects

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Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on S Texas Street

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Portland Utility Bureaus Are Prepared for West Coast Chlorine Shortage

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As the region experiences a chlorine supply shortage, Portland’s drinking water remains safe and wastewater treatment continues

Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.05 Systems Development Charges for Sewer and Stormwater

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Environmental Services is making changes to ENB-4.05 regarding systems development charges for sewer and stormwater. Proposed changes align with citywide initiatives and define new business types for better clarity. The public comment period is now closed.

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on SW Montgomery Drive

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Sewer construction to close all lanes on SW Vista Avenue from SW Buena Vista Drive to SW Hillcrest Drive June 14 through end of July

Traffic Advisory
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A detour will be in effect during construction hours for SW Vista Avenue as crews repair and replace more than two miles of aging sewer pipe. The road will be open during morning and evening peak commute times.

Ready for Willamette River boating, swimming, playing? Environmental Services offers two tools to show water quality safe for recreation 

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In time for summer recreation, Environmental Services offers two tools for the public to be assured that Willamette River water quality is safe for boating, swimming, and playing.

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