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CSO Advisory: Wintery storm leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River
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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.
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Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to policies regarding permitting of sewer connections or lateral repairs in the public right-of-way
Environmental Services is proposing updates to three administrative rules, ENB-4.17, ENB-4.33, and ENB-4.15, that govern permitting of sewer connections and lateral repairs in the public right-of-way or sewer easement. The public comment period is closed.
Updated Public notice
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 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.
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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
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Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.05 Systems Development Charges for Sewer and Stormwater
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.
Updated Public notice
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.
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.
Press release
Central Eastside businesses, houseless community and Bureau of Environmental Services join in tree planting, restoration at east end of Morrison Bridge
Neighbors restore a stormwater bioswale, creating green space and paid skill-building for unhoused people
Press release
Proposed Revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29
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.
Updated Public notice
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