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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 12, 2024

Please read the March 12, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 8, 2024

Please read the March 8, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2024

Please read our February 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 23, 2024

Please read the February 23, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 16, 2024

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 13, 2024

Please read the February 13, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2024

Please read our January 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

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Winter weather response…all year round

Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.

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Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

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What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise

Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.

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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - December 2023

Please read our December 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 20, 2023

Please read the November 20, 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - November 14, 2023

Please read the November 14, 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Autumn 2023

Please read our Autumn 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Sept. 2023

Please read our September 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Preparing for the future: Enhancing our system’s resilience to wildfire with filtration

At the Water Bureau we’re always looking to the future and proactive ways to ensure our drinking water stays safe and plentiful. The new filtration facility is a key step to enhance our supply resilience to wildfire and extreme weather events.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2023

Please read our August 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - July 21, 2023

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Summer 2023

Please read our summer 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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