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About Bull Run Treatment Projects
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About the Bull Run Filtration Project
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The Portland Water Bureau is building a new filtration facility and pipelines to protect public health and comply with federal and state safe drinking water regulations. These improvements to the Bull Run water system will help keep our water safe and abundant for generations to come.
Bull Run Filtration Construction Photos
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Aerial photos of the Portland Water Bureau's filtration facility site showing construction progress over time.
Bull Run Filtration Good Neighbor Agreement
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The Water Bureau worked with community members to develop a Bull Run Filtration Good Neighbor Agreement that will help make sure neighbors' interests are considered during design, construction, and ongoing operation of the future water filtration facility.
Bull Run Filtration Multnomah County Land Use Application
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Multnomah County land use application materials, exhibits, and public comments related to the Bull Run Filtration project
Bull Run Filtration Project: Community Online Open House
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The Water Bureau is hosting a two-week virtual Open House for the Bull Run Filtration Project. The community can share feedback on proposed plans and designs for a new drinking water filtration facility and the pipes that will connect the facility to the water system in eastern Multnomah County.
Bull Run Filtration Updates
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Resources to stay up to date on the Bull Run Filtration Project.
The Portland Water Bureau secured low-cost, long-term federal financing from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program to help build the Bull Run Treatment Projects. Based on rate projections, it will provide at least $387 million of debt-service savings.
Bull Run Treatment Projects: Comment Form
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A form to submit comments or questions about the Bull Run Treatment Projects
Bull Run Treatment Projects For Our Economy
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Bull Run Treatment Projects For Our Health
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Frequently asked questions for the Bull Run Treatment Projects.
Bull Run Treatment Projects Videos
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Check out our video archive for the Bull Run Treatment Projects.
The Prime Construction Contractors for the Filtration Project, MWH-Kiewit (facility) and Bull Run Conveyance Partners (pipelines), are committed to supporting the City’s core values of anti-racism, equity, transparency, communication, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility.
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The Portland Water Bureau is building a new filtration facility to meet requirements to treat our water for Cryptosporidium. The City chose filtration as our treatment method because it will protect public health and make our water system more resilient.
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