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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.

January 20, 2026 10:00 am News article

Cryptosporidium monitoring update

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

January 13, 2026 10:00 am News article

Traffic Advisory: SW First Ave closed north of SW Arthur to SW Sheridan due to water main break

SW Arthur remains open to traffic. Drivers can avoid the area by detouring to SW Fourth Ave or by taking the SW Naito Parkway exit from SW Kelly Ave.

January 9, 2026 2:30 pm Traffic Advisory

A water bureau holds up a "slow" sign on a roadway to direct traffic.

Seeing yellow-tinted drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.

Portland-area residents may notice a slight, yellow color in the water. This harmless color from the Bull Run Watershed is temporary. Your water is safe to drink.

Updated January 8, 2026 12:00 pm News article

A lake during fall with a glassy surface surrounded by green and yellow trees. The beautiful trees are reflected in the surface of the lake.

A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water than most non-native plants. Not sure where to begin? Don’t panic! Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season.

January 7, 2026 9:30 am Blog post

Close of view of a Kinnikinnick plant showing off the dark green leaves and delicate pink flowers

Traffic Advisory: NE Bryant St closed between NE 18th and 22nd Avenues

Drivers advised to use detour for east and westbound travel on NE Bryant St

Updated January 6, 2026 12:50 pm Traffic Advisory

Cryptosporidium monitoring update

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

January 6, 2026 10:00 am News article

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Dec. 31, 2025

Please read our December 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

December 31, 2025 12:00 pm Newsletter

Cryptosporidium monitoring update

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

Updated December 31, 2025 10:45 am News article

Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed

Heavy rains caused a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material in the water) in the Bull Run Watershed. A return to more seasonal weather has allowed the turbidity to settle, allowing us to resume serving water from our primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed.

December 26, 2025 5:00 pm Press release

Dam one in the Bull Run Watershed with fall colors

Drain your swamp coolers: Preparing specialized plumbing equipment for winter weather

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. Multifamily and commercial properties often have specialized plumbing equipment (like swamp coolers) and may need to take extra steps to protect them from cold temperatures.

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm Blog post

Water supply switched to groundwater due to rain-driven turbidity

Heavy rains caused a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material in the water) in the Bull Run Watershed. The Portland Water Bureau is temporarily serving 100 percent groundwater. The new filtration facility will reduce impacts of storm runoff in the future.

December 19, 2025 9:30 am Press release