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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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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.
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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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Portland Water Bureau Climate Expert to Join Upcoming White House Climate Resilience Summit
Today, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, the Portland Water Bureau’s lead climate expert Kavita Heyn will be participating in the first-ever White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities.
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Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation
On Thursday, August 24, the Portland Water Bureau will begin adding groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field to augment Portland’s main drinking water source, the Bull Run Watershed.
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CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
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Commissioner Hardesty approves new Pedestrian Design Guide, helping add more space for trees while preserving access for people with disabilities and other pedestrians
The first new rules for sidewalks in 24 years will help Portland fight climate change by forging a compromise that allows space for people and trees
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News Release: Sasquatch caught on camera roaming through restored natural area
Environmental Services, which maintains and restores the health of Portland's watersheds, is no stranger to catching unique wildlife on its trail cameras. Beavers, otters, and minks are some of the common mammals caught on camera, but last month, something new was caught on camera – a Sasquatch.
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News Release: Macleay Trail to reopen as Environmental Services nears completion of Balch Creek Trash Rack Replacement Project
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) announces the reopening of Forest Park’s Lower Macleay Trail at the start of April 2022. This important and popular trail connects Macleay Park to the Wildwood Trail in Portland’s Forest Park and was temporarily closed for a BES project.
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CSO Advisory: Heavy Rains Leads to Combined Sewer Overflow to Willamette River
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CSO Advisory: Wintery storm leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River
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CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River
An advisory is in effect through 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021; avoid contact with river water downstream of the Ross Island Bridge due to increased bacteria.
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