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Read the March 6, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of March 9.
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Read the Feb. 24, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of March 2.
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Read the Feb. 24, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 23.
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Please read our February 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Delays impact City’s ability to meet September 2027 compliance deadline. Revised estimate reflects cost increases.
Press release
We have updated the cost estimate for the Bull Run Filtration Project. While long-term investments like filtration have high upfront costs, securing our region's water future is worth it. Learn more about why costs have increased and how we are working to ease the impacts on our customers.
News article
In 2025, the Portland Water Bureau won a Drinking Water Source Protection Award from the State of Oregon. While it’s no skeleton (yes, that’s a real Olympic event), we’d argue that source water protection is as hard as any Olympic event. Don’t believe us? We brought receipts.
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Read the Feb. 13, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 16.
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Read the Feb. 6, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 9.
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Read the Jan. 30, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Feb. 1.
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Please read our January 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Read the Jan. 23, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Jan. 26.
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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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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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SW Arthur remains open to traffic. Drivers can avoid the area by detouring to SW Fourth Ave or by taking the SW Naito Parkway exit from SW Kelly Ave.
Traffic advisory
Portland-area residents may notice a slight, yellow color in the water. This harmless color from the Bull Run Watershed is temporary. Your water is safe to drink.
Updated News article
Drivers advised to use detour for east and westbound travel on NE Bryant St
Updated Traffic advisory
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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Please read our December 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
Newsletter
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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