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Bull Run Treatment

Program
Public Works
We are making two important improvements to Portland’s water supply from Bull Run. Both projects are required under state and federal law.
map of Bull Run Treatment Projects in east Mult. Co.: Improved Corrosion Control Treatment project off of Lusted Rd and the Filtration project off Dodge Park Blvd View full size image

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About Bull Run Treatment Projects

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About the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Project

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About the Bull Run Filtration Project

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Sign up for Bull Run Treatment Projects Updates

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Bull Run Treatment Projects frequently asked questions

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Why filtration: Benefits of the Bull Run Filtration project

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Bull Run Treatment Program Fact Sheet: WIFIA

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Bull Run Treatment Projects For Our Economy

Contact

Bull Run Treatment Projects

Bonita Oswald, Project Communications Coordinator
bullrunprojects@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1505

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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Bull Run Filtration Project

New Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities

Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Project

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Water System Improvements

News

Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 16, 2026

Read the Jan. 16, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Jan. 19.

Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 9, 2026

Read the Jan. 9, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Jan. 12.

Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - Jan. 2, 2026

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

Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Dec. 31, 2025

Please read our December 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter

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Events

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (February 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
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
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
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (June 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
Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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