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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 7, 2025
Read the Nov. 7, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 10.
Newsletter
Traffic Advisory: Flood protection wall assembly exercise to close lanes on N Marine Drive, Wednesday morning, Nov. 12
Marine Drive, an important route for freight in North Portland, will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the exercise.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Struggling to make ends meet? Get help with your Portland water utilities bill
Things change. Whether you’ve lost a job or are feeling the pressures of rising costs, we can help. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay the sewer, stormwater, and water bill, please reach out. Many people don't realize they're eligible for one of our financial assistance programs.
Blog post
Final work underway on NE 97th & Couch/Davis Local Improvement District
$14 million project added sidewalks, trees, streetlights, new and rebuilt street segments, and replaced an aging traffic signal.
News article
Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 31, 2025
Read the Oct. 31, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 3.
Newsletter
Construction and Maintenance
Temporarily closed to the public
Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Construction began April 15, 2024. The project is expected to be complete by mid-November 2025.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
Rainy Rider Photo Contest
Biking in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text BIKE followed by a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof or high-visibility prize.
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Community Event
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.
9:00 am
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10:30 am
Public Meeting
Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (November 2025)
The Water Bureau will host an informal drop-in session for community members to learn more about the Bull Run Filtration project construction.
9:00 am
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10:30 am
Meeting
Upcoming Events
Waterways, Real and Metaphoric Ride
This is a no-drop, easy-pace loop ride perfect for folks new to the bike or just getting back on their wheels. About 9 miles long, round trip, mostly in the inner eastside and downtown.
10:30 am
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1:00 pm
Community Event
Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (December 2025)
The Water Bureau will host an informal drop-in session for community members to learn more about the Bull Run Filtration project construction.
9:00 am
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10:30 am
Meeting
Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (January 2026)
The Water Bureau will host an online community meeting to update neighbors on Bull Run Filtration construction, including pipeline construction in the right-of-way and ongoing concrete work at the facility site.
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Bureaus and Offices
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