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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.
Press release
How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat
Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.
Blog post
Caring for Trees is Very Important During Hot Weather!
Essential Guidance from Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry Team
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2023
Please read our August 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.
Newsletter
Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: August 2023
Please read our August 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs
Updated News article
Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: July 2023
Please read our July 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - July 21, 2023
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Three ways to stop being 'irrigated' by water waste
Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month this July by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste.
Blog post
Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Summer 2023
Please read our summer 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.
Newsletter
Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.
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Public Works Commissioner Mingus Mapps cuts the ribbon on transformational $30 million SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland project with community leaders and advocates
Providing sidewalks and bike lanes on one-mile length of SW Capitol Highway has been a community priority for 30 years.
Press release
Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting June 28, 2023
Updated Public notice
Fulton Park Water Mains Replacement Update: June 2023
Read our June 2023 e-newsletter update to find more about our Fulton Park Water Mains Replacement Project.
Newsletter
Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street
Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.
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Audit Update: Bureaus have taken initial steps to address challenges in maintaining the City’s sewers, but have not re-evaluated their overall agreement
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2021 report Sewer Maintenance: Renewed attention to partnership needed to better serve ratepayers.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 7, 2023
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Portland’s 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report is ready for your review. Here’s why you should care.
Every year, the Portland Water Bureau issues the Drinking Water Quality Report to explain what’s in your water and what we do to keep it safe and flowing to your tap.
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