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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

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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.

Central Eastside businesses, houseless community and Bureau of Environmental Services join in tree planting, restoration at east end of Morrison Bridge

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Neighbors restore a stormwater bioswale, creating green space and paid skill-building for unhoused people 

Proposed Revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29

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Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29 for Refunds of Development Review, Sewer Connection, and Lateral Repair Permit Fees and Charges. The public comment period is now closed.

Now Accepting Applications for Portland Harbor Community Grants

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Portland Harbor community grants support communities’ participation in the Superfund cleanup. BIPOC-led organizations and groups with strong relationships with communities disproportionately impacted by the Portland Harbor site and cleanup are encouraged to apply. Applications due May 21.
Aerial view of Willamette River near St. Johns. Photo shows the railroad bridge and area called Willamette Cove

Sewage Advisory: Grease clogs sewer line, causing overflow on NE 160th near Burnside Street

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News Release: Boones Ferry Road to reopen Friday evening, April 16; new Tryon Creek bridge benefits people, fish, wildlife

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The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services announces the substantial completion of a major habitat restoration and bridge-building project over Tryon Creek and the reopening of SW Boones Ferry Road at SW Arnold Street on Friday evening, April 16.
Bridge completion looking from west to east of Tryon Creek.

Sewage Advisory: Overflow from private system at SW 40th Avenue leads to tributary of Fanno Creek

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Spring Pre-application Deadline Approaches for Percent for Green Grants

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Percent for Green grants support community groups who would like to complete large-scale green infrastructure projects to provide benefits for watershed health and the community. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000.
Photo shows a structure on the left with an ecoroof and a bioswale planted with grasses and shrubs.

Sewage Advisory: Blocked sewer leads to release at Mall 205 parking lot, nearby school

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Houseless and living in an RV? Environmental Services launches pilot pump out program

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The pilot program is being launched to safely dispose of human waste and wastewater from RVs on city streets and prevent environmental contamination

Spring 2021 bill insert

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News for the spring: upgrades to your drinking water treatment, what to do if you're having trouble paying your bill, the benefits of gardening with native plants, and more.

Sewage advisory: City crews clean up sewage release on Highway 43 in the Dunthorpe area of SW Portland

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Advisory: Power outages occur at four sewage pump stations; sewage release possible to Willamette River

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