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Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation

On Thursday, August 24, the Portland Water Bureau will begin adding groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field to augment Portland’s main drinking water source, the Bull Run Watershed.

August 23, 2023 12:02 pm Press release

An aerial photo of a groundwater pump station next to the Columbia River

How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

August 15, 2023 12:12 pm Blog post

Close up of a leafy plant. One leaf in the middle is wilting and has a pale greenish yellow color.

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2023

Please read our August 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

August 8, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

Filtration Neighbor Update - July 21, 2023

July 13, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

Three ways to stop being 'irrigated' by water waste

Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month this July by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste.

July 13, 2023 2:56 pm Blog post

Image of a sprinkler spraying green grass with text reading "do your part to water wisely."

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Summer 2023

Please read our summer 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

July 7, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting June 28, 2023

Updated June 30, 2023 8:00 am Public notice

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

A map showing NE Prescott Street closed to eastbound traffic between NE 33rd and NE 60th Avenues, and closed to westbound traffic between NE 42nd and 33rd Avenues with a detour route on NE Fremont

Filtration Neighbor Update - June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

Portland’s 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report is ready for your review. Here’s why you should care.

Every year, the Portland Water Bureau issues the Drinking Water Quality Report to explain what’s in your water and what we do to keep it safe and flowing to your tap.

June 1, 2023 9:00 am News article

A collage of images featuring Portland Water Bureau staff.

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2023

Please read our May 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

May 31, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

May 19, 2023 9:00 am News article

Spring is here. Keep your meter clear.

Water meter readers walk far and near,
to read each meter four times a year.
If your meter's blocked, they'll have to reappear.
So help them out and keep your meter clear!

May 4, 2023 10:34 am Blog post