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Before you uncoil the hose and break out the sprinkler, check out our tips for a water-wise summer. From advice about watering your lawn or garden to rebates and free water-saving devices, we cover what you need to know to save water and money this summer.
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The Portland Water Bureau monitors weather, water levels, and water use to ensure our customers have access to plenty of safe, clean drinking water all year. Thanks to careful planning and investment in two high-quality water sources, we’ll continue to meet our community’s needs for decades to come.
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Please read our June 2026 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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On July 1, sewer and stormwater rates will increase 5.15 percent and water rates will increase 8.1 percent. Together, these changes will increase the typical single-family residential customer's bill by 6.36 percent, or about $10.20 per month. Bills will also include a new Flood Safety Benefit Fee.
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Southwest Main Street is closed to driving traffic between Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 4th Avenue.
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Please read our May 2026 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Thanks to quick action and strong coordination between Portland Water Bureau and City of Gresham crews, a major leak in one of Portland’s largest water mains (pipes) was successfully located, excavated, evaluated and repaired in less than a day. Traffic lanes on Powell Boulevard have reopened.
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The Portland Water Bureau is proposing a new administrative rule related to water rates, charges, and fees. These rules were previously included in the annual water rates ordinance. The public comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026.
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As of the morning of Wednesday, May 27, Powell Boulevard (Highway 26) is now reopen to normal traffic.
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Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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The Bull Run supply was temporarily augmented with groundwater to ensure ample water supply during conduit repair.
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Groundwater will be used to ensure ample supply of drinking water during conduit repair. No action is needed by the public. The community's water supply remains safe to drink.
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Southwest Main Street is closed to driving traffic between Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 4th Avenue.
Updated Traffic advisory
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Please read our April 2026 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Travelers should expect periodic full closures of SW Alder Street from Broadway to 6th avenues starting tomorrow, April 29, and continuing weekdays through May 8.
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Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Bull Run filtration facility earns Envision Platinum verification for achievements in human health and well-being, community development, collaboration, conservation, ecology, emissions, and resilience.
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With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start getting your garden ready to survive (and thrive!) through hot temperatures. We’re here to help Portlanders reduce outdoor water use while growing the garden of their dreams. Mulch is an important step to making your yard more water efficient.
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