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What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise
Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.
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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.
Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.
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UPDATE: City's largest sewage pump station repaired, in full service
Crews are working around the clock to keep essential sewage infrastructure operating as the freezing temperatures trigger multiple impacts.
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Seeing yellow or green-tinted drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.
Residents around the Portland-area may be seeing a slight, yellow or green color in the water. This color is a lingering result of the heavy rains in early December. This is a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the Bull Run Watershed.
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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: December 2023
Please read our December 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2023
Please read our December 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.
Newsletter
Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway
Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.
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Prevent unwanted water use
You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.
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Big Pipe system prevented multiple overflows to the Willamette River, follow online tracker for updates during remainder of storm
Follow the Big Pipe Tracker to see how the system prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River, and be the first to know if a rare overflow occurs.
Press release
How to avoid utility scams this holiday season
Learn how to spot and avoid potential scams.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 20, 2023
Please read the November 20, 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
Newsletter
Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Our secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply after long, dry summer.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 14, 2023
Please read the November 14, 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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