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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Dec. 31, 2025
Please read our December 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
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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Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 26, 2025
Read the Dec. 26, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Dec. 29.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 19, 2025
Read the Dec. 19, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Dec. 22.
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Water supply switched to groundwater due to rain-driven turbidity
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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Discolored water? Filtration will help with that
The future Bull Run filtration facility will eliminate one annual tradition for Portlanders: a harmless seasonal change in the appearance of our drinking water.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 12, 2025
Read the Dec. 12, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Dec. 15.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Dec. 5, 2025
Read the Dec. 5, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Dec. 8.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 28, 2025
Read the Nov. 28, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Dec. 1.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Nov. 26, 2025
Please read our November 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 21, 2025
Read the Nov. 21, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 24.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 14, 2025
Read the Nov. 14, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 17.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 7, 2025
Read the Nov. 7, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 10.
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Struggling to make ends meet? Get help with your Portland water utilities bill
Things change. Whether you’ve lost a job or are feeling the pressures of rising costs, we can help. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay the sewer, stormwater, and water bill, please reach out. Many people don't realize they're eligible for one of our financial assistance programs.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 31, 2025
Read the Oct. 31, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Nov. 3.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Oct. 31, 2025
Please read our October 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 24, 2025
Read the Oct. 24, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Oct. 27.
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