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Heavy rains caused a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material in the water) in the Bull Run Watershed. A return to more seasonal weather has allowed the turbidity to settle, allowing us to resume serving water from our primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed.
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Heavy rains caused a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material in the water) in the Bull Run Watershed. The Portland Water Bureau is temporarily serving 100 percent groundwater. The new filtration facility will reduce impacts of storm runoff in the future.
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The future Bull Run filtration facility will eliminate one annual tradition for Portlanders: a harmless seasonal change in the appearance of our drinking water.
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Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry summer
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On August 24, 2023, a lightning strike sparked a wildfire in the Bull Run Watershed, Portland's primary drinking water source. Two years later, the fire reminds us that we must continuing investing in a resilient water system.
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Despite warm, dry weather Portland’s two drinking water sources continue to meet community’s needs.
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The days are longer and the temperature is rising. That means summer is here. At the Portland Water Bureau, that also means it’s the season of seasonal supply planning. (Try saying that five times fast!)
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The Bull Run Watershed is a magical place where science meets mystery. Professional water nerd Kristin Anderson (aka our Bull Run Water Resource Program Manager) is an expert in both. Follow along as Kristin shares water year 2024 was in the Bull Run—with a side of Bigfoot.
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The Portland Water Bureau is committed to building a water system that can endure future impacts from climate change. As part of that commitment, the Bureau will begin serving water from a third high-quality water source: the moon.
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Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry autumn
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