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Portland Utility Bureaus Are Prepared for West Coast Chlorine Shortage
As the region experiences a chlorine supply shortage, Portland’s drinking water remains safe and wastewater treatment continues
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Easy sprinkler tips for summer
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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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Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - June 2021
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Unidirectional Flushing team hits milestone
Undirectional Flushing (UDF) is an important process we undertake to keep our system free of unwanted debris and ensure the quality of Portland's drinking water.
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Water Helps Firefighters Train
The Portland Water Bureau hosts Portland Fire on Powell Butte for training in confined spaces.
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Prepare your building for a safe reopening
Stagnant water poses health risks. Take these important steps to reduce risks associated with Legionella.
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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.
Press release
Four ways to save water on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! It's a great day to learn how you can make more Earth-friendly choices. These tips will help you lower your water use to save money on your water/sewer/stormwater bill.
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Say hello to our new chief engineer!
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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.
Press release
A Hometown Hero On Our Team
PWB Senior Administrative Specialist, Angie Harris, was honored during a Portland Trail Blazers broadcast as the “Hometown Hero” of the game for her extensive volunteer work in the community.
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Using Natural Cleaners to Keep Homes and Waterways Clean
Join us for National Cleaning Week to celebrate the positive impact cleaning has on public health, the environment, and our economy. Learn how certain cleaning products affect our waterways and ways to make your own "green" cleaning products.
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