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Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry summer
Press release
Imagine a day without water
Oct. 16 is Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day to highlight the value of water in our lives. Take a moment to consider what a day without this vital resource would be like and all the work that happens every day above and below ground to make sure you’ll always have water when you need it.
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Two years later: Lessons in Preparedness from the Camp Creek Fire
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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Save the date: On June 14, celebrate the Washington Park Reservoir
Stroll Washington Park’s new promenade with Portland’s favorite water drop and get a special insider’s look at this marvel of modern engineering
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Portland Water Bureau discovers liquid water on moon, builds pipeline to deliver moon water to Portland customers on Earth
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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Five facts about Portland Water that are more interesting than the 2025 Super Bowl
This year’s Big Game may be a snooze-fest, but these Portland Water facts will wake you up like a splash of water to the face.
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Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry autumn
Press release
Imagine a day without water
Oct. 17 is Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day to highlight the value of water in our lives. Take a moment to consider what a day without this vital resource would be like and all the work that happens every day above and below ground to make sure you’ll always have water when you need it.
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Come drink me, H2O: New hit single from Drippy the Water Drop makes a splash!
You may have heard Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy song “Espresso,” but H2O’s a better beverage—and it finally has a theme song to match. The artist, Drippy the Water Drop, shares the meaning behind the song and why you should drink Portland water, not espresso.
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Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Annual maintenance operation for our secondary groundwater source is complete
Press release
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