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Read the Sept. 5, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Sept. 8.
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Today, the City took another bold step toward becoming a net-zero carbon fleet by 2050 with the official addition of a new electric vehicle (EV) to its municipal fleet.
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Please read our August 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Read the Aug. 29, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Sept. 1.
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Read the Aug. 22, 2025 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of Aug. 25.
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Drivers advised to use detour for east and westbound travel on SW Multnomah Blvd and 54th Ave as Portland Water Bureau crews respond to a water main break
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On August 24, 2023, a lightning strike sparked a wildfire in the Bull Run Watershed, Portland's primary drinking water source. Two years later, the fire reminds us that we must continuing investing in a resilient water system.
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Read the Aug. 15, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of Aug. 18.
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Read the Aug. 8, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of Aug. 11.
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Read the Aug. 1, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of Aug. 4.
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Please read our July 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Read the July 25, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of July 28.
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Despite warm, dry weather Portland’s two drinking water sources continue to meet community’s needs.
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Read the July 18, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of July 21.
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What do efficient sprinklers, smart irrigation controllers, and personalized weekly watering updates have in common? They’re all ways you can help your plants stay happy while saving water and money! Whether you have an irrigation system or water by hand, we've got smart watering tips for you.
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Environmental Specialists like Thomas Krause test thousands of samples a year to make sure Portland’s drinking water is clean and safe.
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Read the July 11, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of July 14.
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Read the July 3, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about work happening the week of July 7.
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Beginning Monday, July 7, expect road closures on SW Main Street between SW 3rd and SW 4th Avenues. Closures will last through winter.
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Please read our June 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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