Seeing yellow or tea-colored drinking water? It is natural color from the forest and safe to drink.
Residents around the Portland-area are seeing a slight, tea-like color in the water. This yellow tint is a lingering result of the heavy rains in early November. The water is safe to drink. Find more information at portland.gov/water/YellowWater.
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The City of Portland Water Bureau serves water to nearly a quarter of all Oregonians. We’re committed to great water sources, public health, community relationships, and planning ahead. Our mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day.
After several weeks of relying on our supplemental water source, groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field, the Portland Water Bureau returned to 100 percent Bull Run water last week.
