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Women In Water: Sarah Mattecheck

An ongoing series highlighting the work of the incredible women of the Portland Water Bureau and their contributions to our mission to deliver excellent water every minute of the day.

September 17, 2020 1:26 pm Blog post

Women In Water: Fabiola Casas

Highlighting the incredible women of the Portland Water Bureau and their contributions to our mission to deliver excellent water every minute of the day.

September 17, 2020 1:14 pm Blog post

Learning From Katrina: How Disaster Shaped A Resilience Mindset

Outgoing Water Bureau Director Mike Stuhr was the bureau’s Chief Engineer in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit and spearheaded our relief efforts in New Orleans.

September 17, 2020 10:29 am Blog post

Meet Our New Director Gabe Solmer

Gabe Solmer will lead a new chapter when she takes over as Director of the Portland Water Bureau.

September 17, 2020 9:36 am Blog post

Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - Fall 2020

September 16, 2020 1:28 pm News article

2020 Wildfires: Your Tap Water is Safe to Drink

During these difficult times, we want to reassure you that your tap water is safe to drink. The wildfires, smoke, and ash are not impacting Portland’s water quality.

Updated September 11, 2020 3:22 pm News article

More Than 500 Small Businesses to Receive Sewer, Stormwater, Water Support from the City of Portland Utilities

More than 500 small businesses received credits through the Small Business Program for Utility Relief (SPUR), from the City of Portland’s utility bureaus, Water and Environmental Services. To develop the program utility bureaus partnered with Prosper Portland, the city’s economic development agency.

September 8, 2020 3:45 pm News article

Fall 2020 bill insert

Looking for ways to manage your sewer/stormwater/water bill? Wondering what your bill pays for? The fall 2020 customer newsletter has answers.

September 3, 2020 12:56 pm Blog post

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - August 2020 Update

August 24, 2020 9:52 am News article

Can You Imagine Downtown Without Water?

The Willamette River Crossing Project will strengthen Portland’s water system and keep water flowing to the west side – even after an earthquake.

August 19, 2020 1:50 pm Blog post

MEDIA ADVISORY: Portland Water Bureau to Begin Annual Groundwater Maintenance Run

Updated August 4, 2020 2:01 pm Public notice

July 10, 2020: Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

July 10, 2020 8:51 am News article

Applications Open Tomorrow for $1 Million in One-Time Utility Bill Credits for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Updated July 7, 2020 2:09 pm News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - June 2020

June 26, 2020 1:28 pm News article

The Water Leak Repair Grant Partnership

June 18, 2020 3:27 pm News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - June 2020 Update

June 4, 2020 9:52 am News article

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Portland Utilities Pledge $1 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Updated June 3, 2020 3:14 pm News article

Drinking Water Quality Report headed your way

Updated June 1, 2020 2:39 pm News article

Why filtration is still the right choice for our community

May 29, 2020 3:22 pm News article

Portland City Council Approves 2020-21 Water Rates

May 28, 2020 11:20 am News article