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Finding leaks from space: How the Water Bureau uses space-age technology to reduce water loss
To mark World Water Loss Day, the Portland Water Bureau is celebrating the success of our satellite leak detection program! This year, we reduced our water loss by 370 million gallons (about a year's worth of water for 8,000 homes) and our carbon footprint by approximately 56 metric tons of carbon.
Blog post
Environmental Services requests additional public comment on proposed changes to the City's Stormwater Management Manual
The Bureau of Environmental Services is proposing additional changes to the Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM). The public can submit comments on the proposed changes from December 4, 2024, to January 10, 2025.
Public notice
Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Nov. 27, 2024
Please read our November 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
Newsletter
Water-efficient home for the holidays
Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!
Blog post
Public Works Procurement Day: Advancing Collaboration and Equity in Portland’s Infrastructure
Public Works and Procurement teams hosted a successful Public Works Procurement Day on Nov. 21, bringing together City project managers, contractors and community partners to explore bid opportunities for nearly $1 billion in upcoming infrastructure projects.
News article
Construction and Maintenance
Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2025.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
This project is in the design stage and construction is paused until fall of 2028.
Construction started in Spring 2024. This project will take a year and a half to complete.
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MAC Trail Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
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MAC Trail Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
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Urban Forestry Commission Meeting
All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public.
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MAC Trail Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
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Volunteer Event
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