City Council to discuss ongoing permitting improvement efforts at Jan. 25 work session

The City Council will receive updates from development review bureaus on efforts to improve permitting services and discuss proposed updates to city policies.

January 11, 2022 12:45 pm News article

CSO Advisory: Heavy Rains Leads to Combined Sewer Overflow to Willamette River

Updated January 10, 2022 3:32 pm Press release

CSO Advisory: Wintery storm leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River

Updated December 21, 2021 10:02 am Press release

Sewage Advisory: Crews stop sewer overflow in NE Portland

December 15, 2021 2:24 pm Press release

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

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.

Updated December 9, 2021 9:30 am News article

Sewage Advisory: Overflow on SE 82nd Ave Cleaned up Before Morning Commute

December 2, 2021 11:07 am Press release

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River

An advisory is in effect through 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021; avoid contact with river water downstream of the Ross Island Bridge due to increased bacteria.

Updated November 13, 2021 8:57 am Press release

Big Pipe reaches 10-year milestone; new online tracker lets public see in real-time how Willamette River stays sewage-free

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.

November 3, 2021 9:20 am Press release

Major improvements underway for Portland’s main wastewater treatment plant

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

October 6, 2021 12:11 pm Press release

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

September 27, 2021 6:30 pm Press release

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

September 19, 2021 7:07 am Press release

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

September 18, 2021 2:46 pm Press release

Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes

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.

September 9, 2021 10:00 am Press release

Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Update

Sewer Connections: Permits Required for Sewer Connection and Repair

Updated August 4, 2021 10:10 am Newsletter

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

July 21, 2021 2:03 pm News article

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on S Texas Street

July 1, 2021 10:06 pm News article

Portland Utility Bureaus Are Prepared for West Coast Chlorine Shortage

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

June 17, 2021 4:48 pm Press release

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on SW Montgomery Drive

June 15, 2021 8:23 am Press release

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

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.

June 7, 2021 11:12 am Traffic advisory

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

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.

May 28, 2021 9:09 am Press release