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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

September 12, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

September 7, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

September 5, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run; Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

August 31, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

August 30, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

August 29, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

August 28, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.

August 27, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s Drinking Water Remains Safe

August 26, 2023 Update on the Camp Creek Fire.

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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run; Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

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Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation

On Thursday, August 24, the Portland Water Bureau will begin adding groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field to augment Portland’s main drinking water source, the Bull Run Watershed.

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How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

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Three ways to stop being 'irrigated' by water waste

Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month this July by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste.

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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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Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 7, 2023

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Portland’s 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report is ready for your review. Here’s why you should care.

Every year, the Portland Water Bureau issues the Drinking Water Quality Report to explain what’s in your water and what we do to keep it safe and flowing to your tap.

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