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Traffic Advisory: Expect heavy traffic around Washington Park on Saturday, June 14
Drivers advised to use public transit, bikes or ride share alternatives to travel to and from the Washington Park Reservoir Celebration. Tichner Drive remains closed during the event.
Traffic Advisory
Portland’s 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report shows top marks
Your drinking water is tested and safe, every step of the way. Read the Portland Water Bureau's 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report for test results from 2024, information about how we keep your drinking water safe, answer to common questions, and updates on treatment improvements.
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Reminder: Join us this Saturday for a sneak peek of the iconic new Washington Park Reservoir
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Public Works Service Area for a celebration at the Washington Park Reservoir site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14!
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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 6, 2025
Read the June 6, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning June 9.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 31, 2025
Please read our May 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
Newsletter
Filtration Neighbor Update - May 30, 2025
Read the May 30, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning June 2.
Newsletter
Filtration Neighbor Update - May 23, 2025
Read the May 23, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning May 26.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - May 16, 2025
Read the May 16, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning May 19.
Newsletter
Updated Traffic Advisory: Lane remains closed at NE Airport Way and 148th Avenue
Drivers advised to use detour for westbound travel on NE Airport Way and the southbound right turn lane on NE 148th Ave to Airport Way while Portland Water Bureau crews repair a water main break. The lane closures are expected to remain in place until Friday, May 16.
Updated Traffic Advisory

Filtration Neighbor Update - May 9, 2025
Read the May. 9, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning May 12.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - May 2, 2025
Read the May 2, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning May 5.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 30, 2025
Please read our April 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Save the date: On June 14, celebrate the Washington Park Reservoir
Stroll Washington Park’s new promenade with Portland’s favorite water drop and get a special insider’s look at this marvel of modern engineering
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Apr. 25, 2025
Read the Apr. 25, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning April 28.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Apr. 18, 2025
Read the Apr. 18, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning April 21.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Apr. 11, 2025
Read the Apr. 11, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning April 14.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Apr. 4, 2025
Read the Apr. 4, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning April 11.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - March 31, 2025
Please read our March 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
Newsletter
Filtration Neighbor Update - Mar. 28, 2025
Read the Mar. 28, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning March 31, 2025.
Newsletter
Filtration Neighbor Update - Mar. 21, 2025
Read the Mar. 21, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about wind-down activities for the week beginning Mar. 24, 2025.
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