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Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in SW Portland

Environmental Services
News article
On Monday, October 5, City crews responded to a sewage release in a private parking lot in SW Portland.

Filtration Neighbor Update - October 2, 2026

Bull Run Filtration Project
Newsletter
Read the October 2, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of October 5, 2026.

Filtration Neighbor Update - September 25, 2026

Bull Run Filtration Project
Newsletter
Read the September 25, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of September 28, 2026.

Environmental Services’ project earns national recognition for multi-benefit flood protection and habitat restoration

Environmental Services
Blog post
The City of Portland Environmental Services’ Springwater Wetland Restoration Project receives national recognition for reducing local flooding, improving wildlife habitat, expanding community amenities, and naturally managing stormwater in the Johnson Creek watershed.

Filtration Neighbor Update - September 18, 2026

Bull Run Filtration Project
Newsletter
Read the September 18, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of September 21, 2026.
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Construction and maintenance

SW 42nd and Lee Street Sewer Relocation

This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.

West Lents Floodplain Restoration Project

Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.

Bull Run Filtration construction activity

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West Portland Town Center Stormwater Systems Plan (WPTCSSP)

Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.

Force Avenue Pump Station Project

Design continues. Construction of the new pump station is anticipated to begin in December of 2026 and take two years to complete.
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Strategic and planning projects

Upcoming events

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (October 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

Rainy Rider Photo Contest & Raffle

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 waterproof or high-visibility gear.

Community event
Banner with text "Ride Through the Seasons 2026" with a cartoon graphic of a person riding a bike in the rain saying "cool, cool. I love this."View full size image

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 1:00 pm
Community event
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