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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.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2022

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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.

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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.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2022

Please read our October 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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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.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - October 26, 2022

Please read the October 26, 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2022

Please read our September 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - September 26, 2022

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Filtration Neighbor Update - September 23, 2022

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Southeast Tacoma Street and Southeast Milwaukie Avenue traffic slowdowns in September and October due to work on Sellwood Water System

Portland Water Bureau contractors are temporarily closing single lanes of traffic on weekdays for up to a month on SE Tacoma Street and SE Milwaukie Avenue in SE Portland starting September 23, 2022.

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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid-September 2022

Read our mid-September 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

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Traffic Advisory: NW Everett Street between 11th and 12th avenues closed for approximately two weeks for sewer repairs

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closure, public is encouraged to visit nearby businesses.

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