important alert
Presidents Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.

informational alert
Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Water, stormwater, and sewer

Pay your bill or report a problem, conservation resources

News and Notices

Intent to Request Release of Funds: Sisters of the Road Café Acquisition

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by 5pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Public notice


Filtration Neighbor Update - Feb. 6, 2026

Read the Feb. 6, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 9.

Newsletter


Early Floodplain Notice: Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing Project

The Portland Housing Bureau is conducting an environmental review for the Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing project. The project's location occurs in a FEMA-designated 500-year floodplain. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments by email by February 19, 2026.

Public notice


Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 30, 2026

Read the Jan. 30, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 1.

Newsletter


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Jan. 30, 2025

Please read our January 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


Construction and Maintenance

Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Major sewer construction is complete. Some small tasks remain, such as spot paving, concrete curb repairs, and general site cleanup. These will be finished as weather conditions and subcontractor availability allow.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Design continues. Construction of the new pump station is anticipated to begin in December of 2026 and take two years to complete.

Upcoming Events

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (March 2026)

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 10:30 am
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (April 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 work at the filtration facility site.

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (May 2026)

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 10:30 am
Meeting

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