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News and Notices

Finding leaks from space: How the Water Bureau uses space-age technology to reduce water loss

To mark World Water Loss Day, the Portland Water Bureau is celebrating the success of our satellite leak detection program! This year, we reduced our water loss by 370 million gallons (about a year's worth of water for 8,000 homes) and our carbon footprint by approximately 56 metric tons of carbon.

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Environmental Services requests additional public comment on proposed changes to the City's Stormwater Management Manual

The Bureau of Environmental Services is proposing additional changes to the Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM). The public can submit comments on the proposed changes from December 4, 2024, to January 10, 2025.

Public notice


Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 29, 2024

Please read the Nov. 29, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

Newsletter


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Nov. 27, 2024

Please read our November 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


Water-efficient home for the holidays

Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!

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Construction and Maintenance

Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2025.
Construction began April 15, 2024. It will take about a year and a half to complete all work in the neighborhood.

Upcoming Events

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee reviews ratepayer requests for account adjustments, proposed account actions, and other disputes concerning water, sewer, and/or stormwater accounts.

9:30 am 10:30 am
Public Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (December 2024)

9:00 am 10:30 am
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (January 2025)

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Meeting