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On August 4, we activated the Columbia South Shore Well Field for a routine maintenance operation. That operation is now complete, and we are returning to providing 100 percent Bull Run water.
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The Portland Water Bureau monitors weather, water levels, and water use to ensure our customers have access to plenty of safe, clean drinking water all year. Thanks to careful planning and investment in two high-quality water sources, we’ll continue to meet our community’s needs for decades to come.
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On August 4, we activated the Columbia South Shore Well Field for a routine maintenance operation. Operating our groundwater system proactively ensures it is ready when Portland needs it. Customers can expect to receive a blend of Bull Run water and Columbia South Shore Well Field water.
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Before you uncoil the hose and break out the sprinkler, check out our tips for a water-wise summer. From advice about watering your lawn or garden to rebates and free water-saving devices, we cover what you need to know to save water and money this summer.
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The Bull Run supply was temporarily augmented with groundwater to ensure ample water supply during conduit repair.
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Groundwater will be used to ensure ample supply of drinking water during conduit repair. No action is needed by the public. The community's water supply remains safe to drink.
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In 2025, the Portland Water Bureau won a Drinking Water Source Protection Award from the State of Oregon. While it’s no skeleton (yes, that’s a real Olympic event), we’d argue that source water protection is as hard as any Olympic event. Don’t believe us? We brought receipts.
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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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Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry summer
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