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Bull Run Filtration Facility land use permit update

In January 2025, the Land Use Board of Appeals remanded (sent back to Multnomah County) one item from the Bull Run Filtration Project's Multnomah County land use permit. The Water Bureau has begun a wind-down and pause of construction for the remand period.

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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - Feb. 7, 2025

Read the Feb. 7, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about construction activity for the week beginning Feb. 10.

Newsletter


A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.

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Five facts about Portland Water that are more interesting than the 2025 Super Bowl

This year’s Big Game may be a snooze-fest, but these Portland Water facts will wake you up like a splash of water to the face.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 31, 2025

Read the Jan. 31, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about construction activity for the week beginning Feb. 3.

Newsletter


Intent to Request Release of Funds: Lead-based Paint Hazard Control Program

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies are invited to submit written comments on the Environmental Review Records by 5:00 pm on February 18, 2025.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Jan. 30, 2024

Please read our January 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

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One Year Without a Combined Sewer Overflow: A Milestone for the Big Pipe Project

Today marks a significant milestone for Environmental Services' Big Pipe Project: one full year without a combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 24, 2025

Read the Jan. 24, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about construction activity for the week beginning Jan. 27.

Newsletter


Intent to Request Release of Funds: Tier 1 Broad Review Project for the Safety and Security Grant Program

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies are invited to submit written comments on the Environmental Review Records (ERR) by 4:00 pm on February 3, 2025.

Public notice


Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 17, 2025

Read the Jan. 17, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about construction activity for the week beginning Jan. 20.

Newsletter


Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 10, 2025

Read the Jan. 10, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about construction activity for week beginning Jan. 13.

Newsletter


Major intersection work starts next week at E Burnside Street & 97th Avenue

Nightly closures begin Monday, January 13th, to minimize impacts to travelers and protect workers.

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Traffic Advisory: Road closed at SW 1st Ave and SW Arthur street

Drivers advised to use detour for westbound travel toward SW 2nd Avenue to allow Portland Water Bureau crews to safely complete an emergency water main repair.

Traffic Advisory


Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 3, 2025

Read the Jan. 3, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about vonstruction activity for week beginning Jan. 6.

Newsletter


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Dec. 31, 2024

Please read our December 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 27, 2024

Please read the Dec. 27, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

Newsletter


Traffic Advisory: Road closed at SW 1st Ave. and SW Arthur St.

Drivers advised to use detour for eastbound travel toward Naito Parkway while Portland Water Bureau crews repair a water main break.

Traffic Advisory


Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 20, 2024

Please read the Dec. 20, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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