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Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting November 30, 2022
Updated Public notice
Water, uninterrupted: Your investments in Portland’s water systems are paying off.
After several weeks of relying on our supplemental water source, groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field, the Portland Water Bureau returned to 100 percent Bull Run water last week.
Press release
Seeing tea-colored drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.
Some Portland-area residents may be noticing a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the forest floor in the Bull Run Watershed.
News article
SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid November 2022
Read our Mid November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
Newsletter
Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 15, 2022
Please read the November 15, 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
Newsletter
Love your throne on World Toilet Day
It’s easy to take that porcelain throne for granted, but toilets and sewers are essential for public health. Learn about some easy steps you can take at home to show your toilet some love.
Blog post
Heavy Rains Cause Turbidity in Bull Run; Water Shifted to 100 Percent Groundwater
Recent heavy rains and increased stream flows have contributed to a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material suspended in the water) in the Bull Run system.
News article
SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - November 2022
Read our November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
Newsletter
Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2022
Please read our October 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.
Newsletter
Hey, Sellwood: Don't be scared, be prepared! Lane closures on SE 17th Ave and Milwaukie Ave begin on Halloween
Starting Monday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, for up to a month, Portland Water Bureau contractors will temporarily close single lanes of traffic on SE 17th Ave and SE Milwaukie Ave.
Traffic Advisory
Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - October 26, 2022
Please read the October 26, 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
Newsletter
SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - mid-October 2022
Read our mid-October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
Newsletter
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.
News article
The rainy season returns! Adopt your neighborhood storm drain and help prevent street flooding
Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. If drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it can lead to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections.
News article
Fall Into Water Savings
As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.
Blog post
SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - October 2022
Read our October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
Newsletter
Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2022
Please read our September 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.
Newsletter
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