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Portland and the federal government

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

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News and Notices

Filtration Neighbor Update - Feb. 27, 2026

Read the Feb. 24, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of March 2.

Newsletter


Filtration Neighbor Update - Feb. 24, 2026

Read the Feb. 24, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 23.

Newsletter


Save water this winter to save money on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill year-round

Residential customers don't have a meter to measure how much they put into the sewer system. So how do we know what your sewer charge should be? Learn how we use your winter water use to calculate your sewer charge and why that means you should find and fix leaks now.

Blog post


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2025

Please read our February 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


Land use process a primary driver of filtration project delays leading to increased costs, request for deadline extension

Delays impact City’s ability to meet September 2027 compliance deadline. Revised estimate reflects cost increases.

Press release


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

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
Label: Public meeting

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
Label: 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
Label: Meeting

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