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Investing in our future
This year, after finishing design and getting critical permits, the Water Bureau took the next big step and began construction of the Bull Run Filtration Projects.
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Committed to equity in every project
The City of Portland is ensuring social equity on every project through contracting goals that encourage workforce diversity and create opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.
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Native-owned McDonald Excavating Key to Completion of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facility
Native American-owned McDonald Excavating has been instrumental in performing the complex and technically challenging excavation and pipework required to build the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment facility.
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Midway through Bull Run Filtration design
The Portland Water Bureau is midway through design of the planned water filtration facility and pipelines and on track to begin delivering filtered Bull Run water in September 2027.
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Brewing up business and building community one cup at a time
Deadstock Coffee brings together three things that Portland is known for: community, sneakers, and delicious coffee. It’s a unique concept with an often unsung ingredient in helping build its success: Bull Run water.
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Completion of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment facility nears the home stretch
Construction of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment is nearing completion and the team is turning their efforts to testing and startup to bring the new system online. Beginning April 2022, the new system will provide an additional tool to further reduce lead at customers’ taps.
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Field data is helping fine-tune planned pipe routes
Using field data gathered over the past year, we’ve fine-tuned the routes for planned Bull Run Filtration pipelines to reduce the number of new intertie facilities needed. The updated routes also limit pipeline construction impacts on the intersection of Altman Road and Dodge Park Boulevard.
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A safe and resilient water system is vital to prepare and recover from disasters and emergencies
National Preparedness Month spotlights what firefighters like Lisa Knight see every day—being prepared saves lives. Making our water system more resilient with the Bull Run Treatment Projects is one of the ways the Water Bureau is looking ahead to prepare and protect our community.
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Clean, safe water is essential to a thriving business and family
Knowing Portland is investing in safe, clean water gives Tattoo 34 owner and busy mom, Nisha Supahan, confidence in the future for her business, children, and community.
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Consistent clean water is critical for hemodialysis patient care
Consistent, clean water is vital for hemodialysis treatment and overall patient care at OHSU Hospital. Learn how the Bull Run Filtration Project will benefit patient care from nurse manager Darcey Ayala.
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Important groundwork for design of the filtration facility
We completed the first of four design milestones for the filtration facility. The Filtration Facility Basis of Design Report provides the design foundation for the best treatment process for our water and is another major step toward making the filtration facility a reality.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects annual update
Generations of Portlanders will benefit from the long-term improvements we're making to enhance our water system’s resilience and reduce future risks. Learn the many ways the Bull Run Treatment Projects are making a difference for people in our community today and long into the future.
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Water filtration facility is key to a resilient water future for all Portlanders
Commissioner Mingus Mapps describes his vision for the Portland Water Bureau and how projects like the new filtration facility that make our water supply more reliable and resilient are a win for everyone, including the most vulnerable in our community.
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Science is helping shape the future of Bull Run water
Water Quality Engineer Mac Gifford shares how we’re using science to learn what works best for our water and help make design decisions for the future filtration facility.
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Clean Water for All: The purpose-driven work of Humberto Piedra-Ruiz
For Humberto Piedra-Ruiz, his work as a civil engineer for the Bull Run Treatment Projects is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to ensure access to clean, reliable water for his daughter and our whole community for generations to come.
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WIFIA financing for Bull Run Treatment Projects will save ratepayers millions and help shape Portland’s future
The Water Bureau has secured federal financing that provides significant benefits for Portland ratepayers while making important long-term improvements to the Bull Run water system.
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Tradeswomen building the future
Building water infrastructure like the Bull Run Treatment Projects enables skilled tradeswomen to establish rewarding careers and contribute to improving the quality of life in our community.
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