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Traffic Advisory: N Mississippi Avenue urgent sewer repairs to begin January 5; expect travel impacts, businesses open

December 30, 2020 9:52 am News article

Sewage advisory: City crews stop sewage release on SW Portland’s West Hills Christian School campus

December 29, 2020 9:17 am News article

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river dashes hope that 2020 would set a record for zero overflows to the Willamette River

December 20, 2020 12:01 pm News article

2020 Editions of Stormwater Management Manual and Source Control Manual Now in Effect

The City of Portland adopted 2020 editions of the Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM). The new editions of the manuals are in effect starting Dec. 14, 2020.

December 14, 2020 5:30 pm News article

Proposed 2020 Stormwater Management Manual: Schedule Update

Environmental Services held the first council reading for Title 17.38 on Oct. 7 and second council reading on Oct. 14. The 2020 Stormwater Management Manual will be in effect later this fall.

Updated November 13, 2020 1:00 pm News article

Environmental Services to Clean Out CS Gas Residue from Storm Drains in Effort to Protect Willamette River

In an effort to prevent tear gas residue and other pollutants from reaching the Willamette River, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is planning today to clean six storm drains around the Multnomah County Justice Center and the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse.

August 6, 2020 11:37 am News article

Traffic Advisory: N Mississippi Avenue urgent sewer repairs to begin June 17, expect travel impacts; businesses open

Environmental Services will begin construction this week on an urgent sewer repair project on N Mississippi Avenue, affecting travel between N Shaver and Fremont streets during weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and some Saturdays.

June 16, 2020 2:00 pm News article

Environmental Services Encourages People to Get a Weed Workout (not that kind)

You’re staying home. But, you want to get outside. We can help. Environmental Services is encouraging people to get a Weed Workout. Watch our video and then bend, pull, dig, stretch.

May 19, 2020 8:00 am News article

Wipes Clog Pipes: During COVID-19 crisis and every day, prevent sewage overflows by flushing only the 3Ps

Environmental Services reminds the public to only flush the 3Ps – toilet paper, pee, and poo. Any other material – such as cleaning wipes, “flushable” wipes, and paper towels – can cause clogs and sewer overflows that further impact public health and our environment.

April 9, 2020 5:00 pm News article