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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Traffic Advisory
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.
Newsletter
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.
Traffic Advisory
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