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We’re ready to keep you hydrated this summer
The days are longer and the temperature is rising. That means summer is here. At the Portland Water Bureau, that also means it’s the season of seasonal supply planning. (Try saying that five times fast!)
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Go the distance with these water efficiency tips for gyms and athletic clubs
Looking for ways to save water—and money—at your gym or athletic club? Look no further! The Portland Water Bureau has you covered.
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Making a splash
Meet Drippy the Water Drop, the bubbly ambassador for the Portland Water Bureau.
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Five reasons you should swipe right on water quality sampling stations
No, that little green box isn’t a cable box—it’s a water quality sampling station. They may not look like much, but these stations play a key role in keeping your drinking water safe. And if that’s not reason enough to say yes to a date with one of these cuties, here are five more.
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Rain, reservoirs, and Bigfoot? A hydrologist’s review of the Bull Run Watershed in 2024
The Bull Run Watershed is a magical place where science meets mystery. Professional water nerd Kristin Anderson (aka our Bull Run Water Resource Program Manager) is an expert in both. Follow along as Kristin shares water year 2024 was in the Bull Run—with a side of Bigfoot.
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Portland Water Bureau discovers liquid water on moon, builds pipeline to deliver moon water to Portland customers on Earth
The Portland Water Bureau is committed to building a water system that can endure future impacts from climate change. As part of that commitment, the Bureau will begin serving water from a third high-quality water source: the moon.
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“We’re going to fight like hell for the world we want.”
Climate analyst Elise Guinee-Cooper is helping the Portland Water Bureau make the City's water system greener — and bluer.
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Satellites and robots and water loss, oh my! How we’re using innovative technologies to reduce our carbon emissions
You’ve heard of satellite leak detection—now get ready for robots reducing carbon emissions! Okay, technically the robot* only helped us calculate how much our satellite leak detection project reduced our carbon emissions, but we still think that’s pretty cool.
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Stories from the Home Water Leak Repair Program
Do you have a leaky toilet? Is your water service line leaking? If the answer is yes, you may be able to get it fixed for free through the Portland Water Bureau's Home Water Leak Repair Program.
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A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season
Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.
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Five facts about Portland Water that are more interesting than the 2025 Super Bowl
This year’s Big Game may be a snooze-fest, but these Portland Water facts will wake you up like a splash of water to the face.
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Prepare your plumbing for winter weather
With the official start of winter just around the corner, it’s finally time for classic winter activities: drinking hot cocoa, visiting the Portland ice rink, and winterizing your plumbing! Okay, that last one might not be a classic—but it should be. Here’s how to get started.
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Three ways to prepare your plumbing for winter without being a drip
Kids home from school? Not sure what to talk about at those awkward holiday dinners? We’ve got you(r hose bibs) covered with some family-friendly activities to prepare your pipes for winter.
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Finding leaks from space: How the Water Bureau uses space-age technology to reduce water loss
To mark World Water Loss Day, the Portland Water Bureau is celebrating the success of our satellite leak detection program! This year, we reduced our water loss by 370 million gallons (about a year's worth of water for 8,000 homes) and our carbon footprint by approximately 56 metric tons of carbon.
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Water-efficient home for the holidays
Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!
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Home improvement in your future? Does your business need a new ice machine? Don’t miss out on rebates!
Did you know that you can get money back on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill for making water-efficient upgrades? The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates on water-efficient toilets and irrigation equipment, as well as on commercial air-cooled ice machines.
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Four ways to fall into water savings
With the changing seasons comes a change in your landscape’s watering needs. Here are some quick tips to help reduce your outdoor water use this fall.
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Imagine a day without water
Oct. 17 is Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day to highlight the value of water in our lives. Take a moment to consider what a day without this vital resource would be like and all the work that happens every day above and below ground to make sure you’ll always have water when you need it.
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Portland is ahead of the curve in meeting new EPA regulations for lead in drinking water
The EPA released new lead in drinking water rules in October 2024, and Portland already meets key aspects. Portland has no lead pipes and our drinking water treatment significantly lowers lead levels. Here’s what Portlanders need to know about these new lead rules.
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Portland Water Bureau crews quickly repair large main break, restore water service
Water bureaus crews successfully repaired a major water main break on Saturday, October 5th in Northwest Portland. Water service has been restored to all affected customers.
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