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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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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 11, 2024
Please read the Oct. 11, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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City of Portland Advances One Water Model
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Portland Water Bureau to activate groundwater system
Dry weather and above average temperatures prompt the need to augment the Bull Run supply.
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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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Large main break causes discolored water in West Portland - Oct. 5, 2024
A large main break in NW Portland on Oct. 5 caused discolored water throughout West Portland.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 4, 2024
Please read the Oct. 4, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Sept. 30, 2024
Please read our September 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Sept. 27, 2024
Please read the Sept. 27, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Sept. 20, 2024
Please read the Sept. 20, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: September 2024
Please read our September 2024 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Sept. 13, 2024
Please read the Sept. 13, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Sept. 7, 2024
Please read the Sept. 7, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Sept. 3, 2024
Please read the Sept. 3, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Aug. 30, 2024
Please read the Aug. 30, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Aug. 23, 2024
Please read the Aug. 23, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Come drink me, H2O: New hit single from Drippy the Water Drop makes a splash!
You may have heard Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy song “Espresso,” but H2O’s a better beverage—and it finally has a theme song to match. The artist, Drippy the Water Drop, shares the meaning behind the song and why you should drink Portland water, not espresso.
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Portland transitions to primary water source, the Bull Run Watershed
Annual maintenance operation for our secondary groundwater source is complete
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Filtration Neighbor Update - Aug. 16, 2024
Please read the Aug. 16, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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