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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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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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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 29, 2024
Please read the Nov. 29, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Nov. 27, 2024
Please read our November 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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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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Water-efficient home for the holidays
Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 22, 2024
Please read the Nov. 22, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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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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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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 15, 2024
Please read the Nov. 15, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 8, 2024
Please read the Nov. 8, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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 transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Secondary groundwater source provided supplemental water supply during a dry autumn
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Nov. 1, 2024
Please read the Nov. 1, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Oct. 31, 2024
Please read our October 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 25, 2024
Please read the Oct. 25, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: October 2024
Read our October 2024 Hydroelectric Project Update for an update on the project study plans.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 18, 2024
Please read the Oct. 18, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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