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Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

Updated July 26, 2023 12:00 pm News article

Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson

Environmental Services is seeking public comments on a potential property sale. The industrial property and the adjacent boat ramp at 3737 N Emerson are no longer needed for bureau or City operations and have been declared excess.

May 25, 2023 9:24 am News article

Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

May 22, 2023 10:35 am News article

City Awards Nearly $500,000 To Support Community-led Projects and Programs About the Portland Harbor Superfund

February 14, 2023 10:52 am News article

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond and stop overflow to church parking lot on SW 18th and Jefferson

January 24, 2023 10:53 am Press release

RiverViews, Winter 2023

RiverViews is a newsletter from the Bureau of Environmental Services — your sewer and stormwater services provider.

January 20, 2023 4:00 pm Newsletter

CSO Advisory: Strong atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

November 4, 2022 9:28 pm News article

Rainy season on the Willamette: Big Pipe Tracker shows in real-time how river stays sewage-free

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.

October 21, 2022 7:45 am News article

Environmental Services finds and stops source of white substance in Fanno Creek

When Fanno Creek in SW Portland mysteriously turned white, Environmental Services investigated, finding and stopping the pollutant.

September 14, 2022 9:29 am News article

The City of Portland seeks public comments on Draft Stormwater Management Plan and Monitoring Plan

The City of Portland is updating the Stormwater Water Management Plan and Monitoring Plan. The public commented on the plans before submission to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for approval. The comment period was open from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2022.

September 1, 2022 8:00 am News article

City Council Approves $100,000 in Environmental Services grants to community groups for watershed restoration

Environmental Services’ Community Watershed Stewardship Program has provided grants to community groups for 27 years. Council now approved this year’s funding for natural area plantings and other initiatives that restore watershed health and cultivate community stewardship.

August 3, 2022 11:16 am Press release

Traffic Advisory: Intersection of NE 33rd Ave and NE Knott St to Close for Emergency Sewer Repair Project

August 1, 2022 2:43 pm Traffic Advisory

Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to ENB-4.30 – Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program

Environmental Services is proposing changes to ENB-4.30 – Bureau of Environmental Services Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program Administrative Rules. The public can submit comments on the proposed revisions beginning August 16.

August 3, 2022 6:21 pm Public notice

Sewage Advisory: Overflow Near SE Market St and I-205

July 20, 2022 8:42 pm News article

Sewage Advisory: Overflow at Jantzen Beach Center Parking Lot

July 20, 2022 5:28 pm News article

Environmental Services is moving forward with proposed changes to ENB-4.07 regarding the criteria the bureau will apply when evaluating route of service

Environmental Services proposes revisions to ENB-4.07 to remove obsolete policies and provide guidance and clarity on the decision-making criteria it will apply when evaluating route of service options for properties connecting to the public sewer system. The public comment period is now closed.

Updated June 22, 2022 9:15 am News article

Localized Heavy Rains Lead to a Combined Sewer Overflow to the Willamette River

June 13, 2022 4:18 pm News article

Summer on the Willamette River – weekly water quality testing begins for 10th season

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.

June 7, 2022 9:20 am Press release

CSO Advisory: Localized heavy rains leads to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

April 30, 2022 8:15 pm Press release

CANCELLED Advisory: Environmental Services responding to sewage seeping along ground to Willamette River in Dunthorpe neighborhood

This incident is resolved. Environmental Services’ investigation determined that no sewage release occurred. The one-time test that showed a high bacteria level was due to bacteria in the environment, likely from birds, dogs, racoons, or other sources.

Updated April 26, 2022 3:13 pm News article