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Bull Run Filtration Project

Project
Public Works
December 2027
Portland is building a new filtration facility to keep our drinking water safe and abundant for generations to come. Filtration will remove the microorganism Cryptosporidium from the Bull Run supply and must be completed by September 2027 to comply with state and federal water quality regulations.
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About the Bull Run Filtration Project

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Bull Run Filtration Updates

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Bull Run Filtration Multnomah County Land Use Application

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Bull Run Filtration Construction Activity

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Frequently Asked Questions

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Bull Run Filtration Good Neighbor Agreement

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

map of Bull Run Treatment Projects in east Multnomah County, including the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment project off of Lusted Road and the Filtration project between Dodge Park Blvd and Bluff Road

Bull Run Treatment

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Bull Run Filtration Site Advisory Group

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Water System Improvements

News

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Dec. 31, 2024

Please read our December 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - July 2024 Meeting Reminder

Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - April 2024 Meeting Reminder

Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - January 2024 Meeting Second Reminder

Newsletter

More news

Events

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (February 2025)

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (March 2025)

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration Construction Community Open House

The Water Bureau will host an informal open house for community members to learn more about the Bull Run Filtration project construction.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (April 2025)

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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