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How to avoid utility scams this holiday season

Learn how to spot and avoid potential scams.

November 20, 2023 12:30 pm Blog post

Illustration of a person sitting at a desk with a computer on it. The person has one hand on their head and the other reaching out towards the computer screen. A hand reaches out from the computer screen and grabs a credit card from the person's outreached hand. There is a caution symbol above the computer screen.

Four tips for fall water savings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.

October 24, 2023 9:00 am Blog post

A narrow, tall pale green water tower stands in a residential setting, with multiple houses and yards surrounding it. Several trees nearby have leaves changing into red and orange fall colors.

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.

September 27, 2023 8:00 am Blog post

Photo of Bull Run reservoir with smoke from camp creek fire in the distance

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.

August 15, 2023 12:12 pm Blog post

Close up of a leafy plant. One leaf in the middle is wilting and has a pale greenish yellow color.

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.

July 13, 2023 2:56 pm Blog post

Image of a sprinkler spraying green grass with text reading "do your part to water wisely."

Spring is here. Keep your meter clear.

Water meter readers walk far and near,
to read each meter four times a year.
If your meter's blocked, they'll have to reappear.
So help them out and keep your meter clear!

May 4, 2023 10:34 am Blog post

Man in orange safety vest holds an electronic device over an open water meter box.

Don't flush your money down the toilet

Leaks can waste a lot of water and money. There’s no better time than Fix-a-Leak Week (March 20-26) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.

March 22, 2023 9:00 am Blog post

Text reading Let's find and fix leaks at home. Above and below the text are illustrations of different rooms in a house with water droplets over appliances that may have leaks

How to catch a running toilet

Toilet leaks are the most common household leaks. There’s no better time than Fix a Leak Week (March 20-26) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.

March 20, 2023 11:27 am Blog post

Woman with crazed facial expression enthusiastically points at a toilet with blue water in the bowl.

Finding leaks from space

Yes, you read that right--from space! Learn how we're using satellites to find leaks and save water and money.

March 7, 2023 10:48 am Blog post

Satellite with emoji eyes and lips floating in space above the earth, surrounded by water droplets and water infrastructure (such as pipes, toilets, fire hydrants, etc.) and planets..

5 things you didn’t know about hydrants that will change your life

Okay, maybe these sweet hydrant facts won’t change your life, but hydrants themselves definitely make your life better.

February 14, 2023 9:59 am Blog post

a row of nine fire hydrants, all different sizes

Water-Efficient Home for the Holidays

Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!

December 19, 2022 2:45 pm Blog post

Snowy background with text that reads Water-Efficient Home for the Holidays.

How to Avoid Utility Scams this Holiday Season

Learn how to spot and avoid potential scams.

December 14, 2022 1:59 pm Blog post

Love your throne on World Toilet Day

It’s easy to take that porcelain throne for granted, but toilets and sewers are essential for public health. Learn about some easy steps you can take at home to show your toilet some love.

November 15, 2022 12:29 pm Blog post

Toilet paper role crushed into the shape of a heart on top of a second toilet paper roll.

Fall Into Water Savings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.

October 13, 2022 1:35 pm Blog post

Water Leak Repair Program Stories: Mark

Mark's dripping faucet used to drive him crazy. Our Water Leak Repair Program fixed his leaks and gave him back his peace of mind.

September 8, 2022 11:35 am Blog post

A close up view of a sink faucet with a long drop of water dripping out of it.

Water Leak Repair Program Stories: Suzanne

Learn how we helped Suzanne of Northeast Portland fix her large underground leak of over 3,000 gallons of water per day through our Water Leak Repair Program.

August 11, 2022 2:33 pm Blog post

Close up shot of a set of wooden and dirt stairs with a stream of muddy water rushing down them

WIFIA financing for Bull Run Treatment Projects will save ratepayers millions and help shape Portland’s future

The Water Bureau has secured federal financing that provides significant benefits for Portland ratepayers while making important long-term improvements to the Bull Run water system.

March 5, 2021 1:00 pm Blog post

Emerio Design: Dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community

Thanks to hard work and a commitment to the City of Portland’s equity contracting goals, Emerio Design is tackling their biggest civil engineering and surveying projects yet and improving the quality of life of our community with the Bull Run Filtration Project.

December 30, 2020 3:56 am Blog post

Contracts approved! Now it’s time to design the pipes

City Council authorize contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for Design Services and the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) procurement method for the filtration pipelines.

December 18, 2020 12:18 pm Blog post

‘May We Always Remember that Water is Essential’

The Water Bureau marked an important construction milestone at Washington Park: the 12.4-million-gallon reservoir that will supply water to the west side of Portland is complete!

December 11, 2020 12:02 pm Blog post

This photograph shows the Washington Park Reservoir construction site. The reservoir itself has been highlighted in blue to make it stand out from the rest of the construction site.

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