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Bull Run Treatment Projects Outreach History

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A 10-year project like the Bull Run Filtration Projects provides opportunities for many different types of outreach events, discussions, and engagement forums—both in-person and online. The list below represents some of the ways we are keeping the community informed and involved, starting in early 2017 and continuing today. 

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We share regular project updates through our Bull Run Treatment Projects e-newsletter. 

To stay up to date on the latest information, you can sign up to receive regular project updates through our e-newsletter, sign up for construction text alerts, invite our team to present to your community or business group, visit our events tab to see upcoming opportunities, or reach out with ideas or feedback. We look forward to staying connected. 


2025 Outreach History

Jan. 31 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Feb. 3 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Jan. 30 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2025 (e-news) 

Jan. 26 - Doorhangers notifications to neighbors along Pipeline Road about traffic impacts related to pipeline work

Jan. 24 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Jan. 27 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Jan. 23 - Doorhangers notifications to neighbors along Altman Road about traffic impacts related to pipeline work

Jan. 17 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Jan. 20 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Jan. 10 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Jan. 13 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Jan. 9 - Bull Run Filtration Neighbor Information Session

Jan. 3 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Jan. 6 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

2024 Outreach History

Dec. 31 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2024 (e-news) 

Dec. 27 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Dec. 30 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Dec. 20 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Dec. 23 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Dec. 13 - EPA Announces New $319 million WIFIA Loan for Bull Run Treatment Projects

Dec. 13 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Dec. 16 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Dec. 12 - Filtration Coffee with the Contractor

Dec. 6 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Dec. 6 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Dec. 4 & 5 - Doorhanger notifications to neighbors along Lusted Road near the county line about traffic impacts during road widening 

Nov. 29 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Dec. 2 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Nov. 27 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - November 2024 (e-news)

Nov. 22 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Nov. 25 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Nov. 15 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Nov. 18 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Nov. 14 -Filtration Coffee with the Contractor

Nov. 11 - Doorhanger notifications to neighbors along Altman Road and Lusted Road about traffic impacts

Nov. 8 - Doorhanger notifications to neighbors along Cottrell Road about tree protection fencing  

Nov. 8 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Nov. 11 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Nov. 1 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Nov. 4 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Oct. 31 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2024 (e-news)

Oct. 31 - Doorhanger notifications to neighbors along Dodge Park Boulevard of traffic impacts near pipeline site entrance 

Oct. 25 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Oct. 28 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Oct. 18 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Oct. 21 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Oct. 16 - Doorhanger notification to neighbors along Dodge Park Boulevard of upcoming clearing and tree removal work 

Oct. 11 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Oct. 14 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Oct. 10 - Bull Run Filtration Neighbor Information Session 

Oct. 10 - Doorhanger notification to project neighbors about Saturday work beginning

Oct. 4 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Oct. 7 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Oct. 3 - Doorhanger notification to neighbors near scheduled Cottrell Road paving

Sept. 30 -Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2024 (e-news)

Sept. 27 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Sept. 30 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Sept. 23 - Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle Annual Meeting

Sept. 20 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Sept. 23 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Sept. 13 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Sept. 16 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Sept. 12 -Filtration Coffee with the Contractor

Sept. 7 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Sept. 12 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Sept. 3 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Road closure update for Sept. 3-4 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification 

Aug. 30 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Sept. 2 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notifications: part one and part two

Aug. 23 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Aug. 26 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notifications: part one and part two

Aug. 23 -Doorhanger notification to neighbors along Altman Road, Lusted Road, and Hosner Road of road closures

Aug. 16 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Aug. 19 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Aug. 8 -Filtration Coffee with the Contractor

Aug. 9 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Aug. 12 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

Aug. 7 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Summer 2024 (e-news)

Aug. 2 - Doorhanger notification to neighbors along Altman Road, Lusted Road, and Hosner Road of construction

Aug. 2 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning Aug. 5 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

July 30 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning July 29 (e-news) 

July 24 - Doorhanger notification to neighbors near raw water pipeline site of construction 

July 19 -Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning July 22 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

July 11Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting

July 12 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning July 15 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification

July 10 - Filtration Neighbor Update - July 2024 Meeting Reminder (e-news)

July 5 - Filtration Neighbor Update - Construction activity for week beginning July 8 (e-news) and Traffic Impacts text message notification 

July - Doorhanger water shutoff notification for Carpenter Lane work

June 28 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 28, 2024 (e-news)

June 7 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - June 7, 2024 (e-news)

June 3 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - June 3, 2024 (e-news)

May 31 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 31, 2024 (e-news)

Apr. - Mailed informational postcard to residents within 5 miles of the project location

Apr. 18 - Filtration Neighbor Update - April 18, 2024 (e-news)

Apr. 11Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting 

Apr. 10 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Spring 2024 (e-news)

Apr. 8 - Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting April 10 (e-news)

Apr. 5 -Blog: Investing in our Future

Apr. 4 - Filtration Neighbor Update - April 2024 Meeting Reminder (e-news)

Apr. 1 - Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland Utility Board Meeting April 2 (e-news)

Mar. 29 - Prepared Annual Report to Council

Mar. 12Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 12, 2024 (e-news)

Mar. 8 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 8, 2024 (e-news)

Feb. 29Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2024 (e-news)

Feb, 23Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 23, 2024 (e-news)

Feb. 16Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 16, 2024 (e-news)

Feb. 13Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 13, 2024 (e-news)

Jan. 31Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2024 (e-news)

Jan. 19Filtration Neighbor Update Meeting Materials (e-news)

Jan. 11 - Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting

Jan. 11Filtration Neighbor Update - January 2024 Meeting Second Reminder (e-news)

Jan. 4 - Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update - January 2024 Meeting Reminder (e-news)


2023 Outreach History

Dec. 18Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2023 (e-news)

Dec. 6 - Blog: Land use approvals important Filtration milestone

Nov. 20Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 20, 2023 (e-news)

Nov. 14Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 14, 2023 (e-news)

Nov. 7Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Autumn 2023 (e-news)

Oct. 12Bull Run Filtration Neighbor Quarterly Meeting (e-news)

Oct. 9 - Reminder: Filtration Neighbor Meeting October 2023 (e-news)

Sept. 29Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Sept. 2023 (e-news)

Aug. 8 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2023 (e-news)

July 21Filtration Neighbor Update - July 21, 2023 (e-news)

July 13Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting

July 7 -Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Summer 2023 (e-news)

July 6 - Blog: Managing Cost Increases While Maintaining Forecasted Rates

June 28 - Bull Run Treatment Projects at City Council

June 23 Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting June 28, 2023 (e-news)

June 7 - Filtration Neighbor Update - June 7, 2023 (e-news)

June - Prepared Annual Report to Council 

May 31 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2023 (e-news)

May 2 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Spring 2023  (e-news)

April 21 - Filtration Neighbor Update - April 21, 2023 (e-news)

April 13 - Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting

April 6 - Reminder: Filtration Neighbor Meeting April 2023 (e-news)

Mar. 31 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - March 2023  (e-news)

Feb. 28 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2023  (e-news)

Jan. 26 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2023  (e-news)

Jan. 20 - Filtration Neighbor Update - January 20, 2023 (e-news)

Jan. 12 - Bull Run Filtration Quarterly Neighbor Meeting

Jan. 11 - Filtration Neighbor Update - January 2023 Meeting Reminder (e-news)

Jan. 7 - Filtration Neighbor Update - January 7, 2023 (e-news)


2022 Outreach History

Dec. 5 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - November/December 2022 (e-news)

Nov. 30City Council City Council presentation and public comment opportunity for ordinance to authorize the Portland Water Bureau to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights

Nov. 28 -Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting November 30, 2022 (e-news)

Nov. 15 - Construction Activity Update - November 15, 2022 (e-news)

Nov. 3 - Project Construction Workforce Opportunities Informational Meeting

Nov. 2 - National Association of Minority Contractors General Meeting Presentation

Oct. 30 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2022 (e-news)

Oct. 30 - Blog: Committed to equity in every project

Oct. 26 - Filtration Neighbor Update October 26 (e-news)

Oct. 19 - LatinoBuilt Trade Group Quarterly Membership Meeting Presentation 

Oct. 18 - Northwest Utility Contractors Association Meeting Presentation

Oct. 13 - Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting Oct. 2022

Oct. 10Filtration Neighbor Update October 10 (e-news)

Sept. 30 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2022 (e-news)

Sept. 26Filtration Neighbor Update - September 26, 2022 (e-news)

Sept. 23 - Filtration Neighbor Update - September 23, 2022 (e-news)

Sept. 21 - Professional Business Development Group presentation

Sept. 2 - Filtration Neighbor Update - September 2, 2022 (e-news)

Aug. 26 - Filtration Neighbor Update - August 26, 2022 (e-news)

Aug. 22 - Filtration Neighbor Update - August 22, 2022 (e-news)

Aug. 19 - Filtration Neighbor Update - August 19, 2022 (e-news)

Aug. 16 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2022 (e-news)

Aug. 12 - Filtration Neighbor Update - August 12, 2022 (e-news)

July 22Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting July 27, 2022

July 14Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting July 2022

July 7 - Filtration Neighbor Update - July Meeting Reminder (e-news)

July 7 -Prepared Bull Run Treatment Projects Equity Memo

June 30 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 2022 (e-news)

June - Prepared Annual Report to Council 

June 8 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

June 8Filtration Neighbor Update - June 8, 2022

June 7 Public Meeting Notification - Multnomah County Land Use Pre-Application

June 3Filtration Neighbor Update - June 3, 2022 (e-news)

May 31Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2022 (e-news)

May 10 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

May - 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report

April 30 – Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 2022 (e-news)

April 21 Filtration Neighbor Update - April Meeting Materials (e-news)

April 14 - Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting April 2022

April 11Public Meeting Notification - Multnomah County Land Use Pre-Application (e-news)

April 8Filtration Neighbor Update - April Meeting Reminder (e-news)

April 2022 - Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Project informational mailer sent to customers sensitive to water treatment changes 

Mar. 31 – Blog: Native-owned McDonald Excavation Key to Completion of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facility

Mar. 31 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - March 2022 (e-news)

Mar. 25 – Blog: Midway through Bull Run Filtration design 

Mar. 25 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Mar. – Mailed informational newsletter about design updates to community near project area

Feb. 28 – Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2022 (e-news)

Feb. 28 – Blog: Brewing up business and building community one cup at a time

Feb. 2Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

Feb.-Apr. 2022 - Meetings with property owners about potential property acquisitions

Jan. 31 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2022

Jan. 31 – Blog: Completion of Improved Corrosion Control facility nears the home stretch 

Jan. 26 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Jan. 20 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Jan. 13 Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting Jan. 2022

Jan. 12 – Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Jan. 10 - Mailed informational letters and FAQ to property owners along proposed site access 

Jan. 6 – Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Jan. 3 – Filtration Project 2021 Native Community Engagement summary


2021 Outreach History

Dec. – Mailed informational postcard to residents and property owners within 5 miles of the project locations

Dec. 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2021

Dec. 17 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Dec. 10 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Dec. 8Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

Dec. 3 Filtration Construction Activity (e-news)

Nov. 30 – Blog: Field data is helping fine-tune planned pipe routes

Nov. 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - November 2021

Nov. 26 Construction Activity Update (e-news)

Nov. 19 Construction Activity Update (e-news)

Nov. 12 Construction Activity Update (e-news) 

Nov. 12 Doorhanger notification to neighbors about sound and traffic impacts 

Nov. 4 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

Oct. 29 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2021

Oct. 28 Postcard on Bull Run Filtration Project sound and traffic impacts Nov. 15- Dec. 15

Oct. 27 – Blog: Corrosion control construction: changing direction so traffic doesn’t need to

Oct. 6 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

Sept. 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2021

Sept. 29 – Blog: A safe and resilient water system is vital to prepare and recover from disasters and emergencies

Sept. 27 Filtration Neighbor Update (e-news)

Sept. 9 Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting September 2021

Sept. 8 – Reminder: Filtration Site Neighbor Update Meeting Tomorrow (e-news)

Aug. 31 – Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2021

Aug. 27 – Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle 2021 Summary Memo

Aug. 27 Doorhanger notification to neighbors about drilling activity along pipe routes 

Aug. 26 Construction Activity Update (e-news) 

Aug. 24 – Bull Run Treatment Projects presentation to Multnomah Fire District 10

Aug. 16 Construction Activity Update (e-news) 

July 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - July 2021

July 28 – Blog: Consistent clean water is critical for hemodialysis patient care

July 28 – Blog: Important groundwork for design of the filtration facility

July 27Construction Activity Update (e-news) 

July 6 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

July 3 – Construction Activity Update (e-news)

June 30 – Blog: Bull Run Treatment Projects annual update

June 30 – Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 2021

June 28 - Postcard mailed to facility neighbors about facility drilling (drilling postponed to fall 2021)

June 23 – Presentation of Bull Run Treatment Projects Annual Report to City Council (presentation slides)

June 18 – Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Portland City Council Meeting Scheduled (e-news)

June 10 – Finalized Bull Run Filtration Good Neighbor Agreement

June 10 – Site Advisory Group Meeting: Good Neighbor Commitment and Facility Design Update

June 8 – Filtration Site Advisory Group Update - January Meeting Reminder (e-news)

June 3 – Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle 4

June 3 – Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

June 1 – Portland Utility Board Program Briefing - (presentation slides)

June – Prepared Bull Run Treatment Projects Annual Report to Council

June Annual Water Quality Report sent to 200,000 households providing information about the Bull Run Treatment Projects, including the filtration project.

May 28 - Blog: Water filtration facility is key to a resilient water future for all Portlanders

May 28 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2021

May 14 - Construction Activity Update

May 13 - Site Advisory Group Meeting: Good Neighbor Language

May 11Construction Activity and Filtration Site Advisory Group Update

May 7 -Construction Activity and Filtration Site Advisory Group Update

May 6 - Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle 3

May 3 -Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information

May 3 - Doorhangers distributed to neighbors about traffic impacts near Lusted Hill facility

Apr. 30 - Blog: Science is helping shape the future of Bull Run water

Apr. 30 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 2021

Apr. 28 - Postcard mailed to project neighbors about Good Neighbor Agreement feedback opportunity

Apr. 23Filtration Construction Activity and Site Advisory Group Update

Apr. 22 - Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle Meeting 2

Apr. 16 - Filtration Construction Activity and Site Advisory Group Update

Apr. 13 - OMSI Virtual Science Pub: Science of Clean, Safe Water with Kimberly Gupta

Apr. 9 - Filtration Construction Activity and Site Advisory Group Update 

Apr. 8 - Urban Indigenous Engagement Circle Meeting 1

Apr. 2Filtration Construction Activity and Site Advisory Group Update 

Mar. 26Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - March 2021

Mar. 25 - Blog: Clean Water for All: The purpose-driven work of Humberto Piedra-Ruiz

Mar. 23 - Postcard mailed to facility neighbors about facility drilling

Mar. 19 - Filtration Construction Activity and Site Advisory Group Update (e-news)

Mar. 12 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity (e-news)

Mar. 11 - Site Advisory Group Meeting: Budget and Rate Considerations and Good Neighbor Language

Mar. 10 - Bill insert/blog featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Mar. 5 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity (e-news)

Mar. 5 - Bull Run Treatment Projects WIFIA Loan Award Highlights (e-news)

Mar. 4 - WIFIA Loan Award Recognition Event (livestreamed)

Mar. 2-7 - Public Opinion Research

Mar. 2 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Mar. 1 - Bull Run Treatment Projects WIFIA Loan Award Recognition (e-news)

Mar. 1 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Portland City Council Meeting Scheduled (e-news)

Feb. 26 - Blog: Tradeswomen Building the Future

Feb. 26 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2021

Feb. 22 - Doorhangers distributed to homes along finished water and raw water pipeline drilling routes

Feb. 12 - Postcard mailed to more than 1,100 neighbors about March pipeline drilling

Feb. 11 - Site Advisory Group Meeting - Facility Construction

Feb. 3 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Jan. 29 - Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2021

Jan. 26Filtration Site Advisory Group Update - January 2021

Jan. 11 - Site Advisory Group Meeting: Pipeline and Facility Design Update

Jan. 7 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Jan. 6Filtration Site Advisory Group Update - January Meeting Reminder


2020 Outreach History

A group of people stand on a cement structure on an overcast day.
We hosted a tour of the Joint Water Commission water treatment facility for community members to see equipment and processes at work firsthand. 

Dec. 31Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2020

Dec. 30 – Blog: Emerio Design: Dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community

Dec. 18 – Blog: Contracts approved! Now it’s time to design the pipes

Dec. 9 Portland City Council Public Comment Opportunity (E-News)

Nov. 27Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - November 2020 E-Newsletter

Nov. 27 – Blog: Caring for our customers now—and tomorrow—through wise infrastructure investments

Nov. 18 Portland City Council Public Comment Opportunity (E-News)

Nov. 11 Site Advisory Group Meeting - Operations

Nov. 9 Filtration Site Advisory Group Update - November Meeting Reminder E-Newsletter 

Nov.  – Mailed 11,151 informational postcards to residents and property owners within 5 miles of the project sites.

Oct. 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2020 E-Newsletter

Oct. 29 – Blog: Achieving another milestone for the filtration project with completion of our Project Definition Report

Oct. 29 – Blog: Safe and reliable water, the key ingredient for local business

Oct. 19 - Bill insert/Blog featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Oct. 19 Letters sent to property owners on preferred pipeline route, notifying them of the selection and requesting contact information or updates.

Oct. 8 Site Advisory Group Meeting - Good Neighbor Agreement Process

Oct. 2 Reminder: Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting

Sept. 30Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Sept. 25 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2020 E-Newsletter

Sept. 25 – Blog: Pilot Testing Shows Filtration Treatment Offers Significant Health Benefits

Sept. 24 – Blog: Bull Run Filtration Pilot Answers Key Questions About Treating Our Water

Sept. 23 – Blog: Bull Run Filtration Online Open House Highlights

Sept. 17 Final day to join us at the Bull Run Filtration Project online open house E-newsletter

Sept. 13 Reminder: Filtration Online Open House E-Newsletter

Sept. 3-17 Filtration Online Open House

Sept. 4 Postcard mailed to more than 1,100 neighbors about the Online Open House opportunity for feedback

Sept. 3 Filtration Online Open House E-Newsletter

Aug. 31 – Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Aug. 27 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2020

Aug. 26 – Blog: Clean Water at the Tap: One of the Biggest Wins for Our Health

Aug. 20Site Advisory Group Update E-Newsletter

Aug. 17 –  Blog: Moving forward on planning for new pipes, with your input (E-news, FB Post, FB Ad)

Aug. 13 Newsletter mailed to more than 1,100 neighbors providing information about filtration facility and pipeline work and notification of opportunity for feedback

Aug. 13 Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Facility Layout

Aug. 6Site Advisory Group Reminder E-Newsletter

Jul. 31 – Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

July 31Letters sent to property owners near a potential pipeline route providing information and opportunity for feedback

July 30 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update E-newsletter (FB Post)

July 29 Blog: Championing Our Health with the Bull Run Treatment Projects (E-newsFB Post)

July 20 – Filtration Site Advisory Group Update E-newsletter 

July 15 – Mailed postcard notification to neighbors near planned surveying work 

July 9 – Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Pipeline Planning Progress

July 8 – Portland City Council Meeting and public comment opportunity (E-news)

June 30Bull Run Treatment Projects Update E-newsletter

June 25Blog: Breaking Ground on the Bull Run Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Project – An Investment for Our Public Health

June 18Filtration Site Advisory Group Update E-newsletter

June 12 – Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

June 11 Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Facility Visual Preferences

June – Prepared Filtration Annual Report to Council

June Annual Water Quality Report sent to 200,000 households providing information about the Bull Run Treatment Projects, including the filtration project.

May 24Filtration Site Advisory Group Update E-newsletter

May 14 Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Site Access, Buffers, and Edges

Apr. 24Bull Run Treatment Projects Update E-newsletter

Apr. 22Portland City Council Meeting and public comment opportunity (E-News

Apr. 17Filtration Site Advisory Group Update E-newsletter

Apr. 15Portland City Council Meeting and public comment opportunity (E-news)

Apr. 9Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Light and Sound Design Considerations

Apr. 8Portland City Council and public comment opportunity (E-News)

Apr. 7Blog: Loan that benefits ratepayers submitted, City Council considering finance plan for filtration facility 

Mar. 30Blog: Filtration facility planning phase complete, design phase moves forward 

Mar. 12Filtration Site Advisory Group Update: CANCELED Meeting - COVID-19 E-newsletter

Mar. 11Filtration Site Advisory Group Update: Meeting Update - COVID-19 E-newsletter

Mar. 4-12 – Distributed doorhangers to more than 100 neighbors providing notice of the fieldwork scheduled to take place March 23 to April 3

Mar. 4Filtration Site Advisory Group Update: Meeting Reminder E-newsletter

Feb. 28Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Feb. 13Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Joint Water Commission Tour 

Jan. 31Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Jan. 29 – Bull Run Treatment Project Update E-newsletter

Jan. 9Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Design Overview


2019 Outreach History

Image of Commissioner Fritz speaking at a Site Advisory Group meeting
We began working with the Filtration Site Advisory Group to discuss opportunities for the filtration facility design, construction, and operation.

Dec. 26Filtration Site Advisory Group Update: January 2020 Meeting Scheduled E-Newsletter 

Dec. 24Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Dec. 12 – Blog: Filtration Pipeline Planning for Resilience and Reliability (E-news)

Dec. 10 – Sent newsletter to 1,200 site neighbors about the Site Advisory Group and upcoming pipeline studies

Dec. 5Blog: Following months of public discussion, Portland City Council approves design contract, next phase in building water filtration facility (E-news)

Nov. 21 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Nov. 20 – Portland City Council Meeting and public comment opportunity (E-news

Nov. 18 – Mailed informational postcard to site neighbors about Good Neighbor Agreement process and Site Advisory Group participation opportunity.

Nov. 13Presented to Portland City Council and public comment opportunity (E-News)

Nov. 8Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Wilsonville Water Treatment Facility Tour

Nov. – Distributed doorhangers to the 100 nearest neighbors providing notice of work scheduled Dec. 2 to Dec. 6

Nov. – Distributed doorhangers to the 30 nearest neighbors providing notice of work scheduled Nov. 25 to Nov. 27 

Oct. 31 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project information

Oct. 31Bull Run Treatment Projects Update: 5 things to know about Bull Run Treatment Project E-newsletter

Oct. 31 – Presented at Agency Partner Meeting

Oct. 22Media Advisory: EPA Invites Portland and Beaverton to Apply for $600 Million in Water Loans

Oct. 19Filtration Site Advisory Group Update E-Newsletter 

Oct. 18Blog: Bull Run Treatment Planning for Pipes

Oct. 17Portland Utility Board subcommittee meeting Questions & Answers  (E-News

Oct. 10Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Orientation Part 2

Oct. 3Filtration Site Advisory Group Meeting: Orientation Part 1

Oct. 1Blog: Building a Filtration Project Based in Community Values 

Oct. 1Portland Utility Board meeting Questions & Answers and public comment opportunity  (E-News

Sept. 29 – Shared work session summary highlights in Portland Water Bureau e-newsletter

Sept. 23Bull Run Treatment Projects: Portland Utility Board Meeting Notice E-newsletter

Sept. 26 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Project Information

Sept. 26 Blog: City Council hears update on progress, new cost estimate for Bull Run Filtration Project

Sept. 19City Council Work Session for presentation of filtration options and estimated costs for the filtration facility, pipe connections, resilience

Sept. 18 – Presented at the Johnson Creek Inter-Jurisdictional Committee meeting

Sept. 13 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update E-newsletter

Sept. 12 – Distributed doorhangers to residents living on potential pipeline route

Sept. 4 – Presented at the Sandy River Chapter of the NW Steelheaders meeting

Sept. 3 – Distributed doorhangers to the 62 closest neighbors of fieldwork borings to take place the following week

Sept. – Mailed postcard notification of Good Neighbor Agreement Process and opportunity to participate in the Site Advisory Group to more than 1,000 project area neighbors.

Aug. 24 – Hosted a Saturday Open House at Sandy High School for community members  (E-news)

August – Mailed postcard notice of open house informational session to more than 1,000 project area neighbors 

Aug. 21Bull Run Treatment Projects Update: Projects On Schedule, Planning Underway E-newsletter 

Aug. 10Bull Run Treatment Projects: Neighbor Open House Notification E-newsletter

Aug. 9 – Provided project information at the Boring and Dull Social in Boring, Oregon.

Aug. 7-9 – Distributed doorhangers to the 50 closest neighbors of the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment project site, informing neighbors of the Aug. 23 land use hearing.

Aug. – Mailed 11,500 informational postcards to residents and property owners within 5 miles of the project sites.

Aug. 5 – Installed a project information sign with a brochure box containing project information sheets at the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment project site. Also installed project information signs at the filtration facility site and Sandy River Station. 

July – Mailed postcards to 50+ closest neighbors of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment about project

July 16 – Hosted a BBQ&A at Dodge Park for more than 100 community members. Following the meeting, updated Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

July – Updated Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Developed a comprehensive handout with responses to neighbor’s questions.

July – Sent BBQ&A postcard to 1,100 neighbors

June 29Provided Bull Run Filtration Annual Report to Council 

June 24 – Hosted a community project information session at the Grange for more than 150 community members. Following the meeting, updated Frequently Asked Questions on the website.  

June 20Bull Run Treatment Projects Update: Important Improvements to Portland's Water E-newsletter  

June – Mailed project information newsletter to more than 1,000 addresses near the project area

June Annual Water Quality Report sent to 200,000 households providing information about the Bull Run Treatment Projects, including the filtration project.

May 31 Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects Information 

May 19 – Distributed doorhangers providing notice about scheduled drilling and potential noise

May – Continued social media outreach to share general information on the projects, including creating a project overview video.

Mar. 26 – Hosted an informational session at our Sandy River Station for neighbors who live near the property and who had public easements on their property. About 15 to 20 neighbors attended the presentation, and a great after-meeting conversation was had with each neighbor.

Mar. 19 – Hosted an information session at our Sandy River Station for neighbors who live near our Lusted Hill facility on Cottrell Road (no one attended).

Mar. 17 – Bull Run Treatment Projects presentation to Johnson Creek Watershed Council Inter-jurisdictional Committee

Feb. 21 - Water Bureau Newsletter featuring Bull Run Treatment Projects information 

Feb. – Sent an informational mailer and postcard to neighbors near our Lusted Hill facility and to neighbors with easements on their properties.

Feb. – Conducted public opinion research and focus groups to learn about people’s responses and attitudes to the project.

February - Conduit Neighbor Treatment Letter 

Jan.-April – Visited individually with the nursery leasing our facility site, Pleasant Home Water District, and other neighbors to learn about concerns and gather feedback to inform planning and design. A variety of emails were also exchanged regarding process.


2018 Outreach History

Dec. 12Portland City Council presentation. Council decided to locate the future filtration facility at the city-owned property in that area. We send emails to neighbors who had signed up informing them of public testimony opportunities. Local media provided updates.

Nov. 30 – Hosted a small information session to dive deeper into the details with adjacent neighbors. Nearly all adjacent neighbors attended.

Nov. 8 – Hosted a community forum with Commissioner Amanda Fritz, Water Bureau staff, and community partners. Requested emails to continue discussions with both adjacent neighbors and other community members in the project area.

Oct. – Sent a newsletter mailer on the project, timeline, and an invite to attend the Nov. 2018 community forum to adjacent neighbors and encouraged neighbors to bring other interested community members.

Sept. – Created project website and shared links in correspondence with neighbors

Aug. 22City Council meeting on filtration and treatment projects to authorize a contract with Brown and Caldwell for the Program Management and Support Services.

Aug. 14City Council Work Session on the filtration project key decisions

June 29 - Report to City Council

June - Annual Water Quality Report sent to 200,000 households providing information about the Bull Run Treatment Projects, including the filtration project.

April-June – NextDoor online public values survey received more than 1,700 responses

Jan. 4 – Mailed initial notification letter to adjacent neighbors of the future filtration facility site.


2017 Outreach History

Dec. 18 – Signed Bilateral Compliance Agreement with Oregon Health Authority requiring the filtration facility be in operation by September 30, 2027. 

Aug. 2 – Presented treatment options to Portland City Council, including comparative costs. 

Aug. 1Portland Utility Board meeting Corrosion Control Improvements Update

July 25 - Portland Utility Board meeting Questions & Answers and public comment opportunity

July 24-July 31 - Public comments solicited about treatment options via social media and the bureau webpage

July 10-July 17 - Public comments solicited about treatment options via social media and the bureau webpage

June 30-July 10 - Public comments solicited about treatment options via social media and the bureau webpage

June 27City Council Work Session on the variance revocation

June 6 - Information about the treatment options presented at Public Utility Board meeting.

May 31 - Water Quality briefing presented at Public Utility Board Meeting

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