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City of Portland Infrastructure Bureaus Adopt Environmental Standards for Concrete

Cementing our commitment as a lower-emissions consumer.

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Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - June 2022

Read our June e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 8, 2022

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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 3, 2022

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2022

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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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Keep your lawn, save your water.

When you water your lawn, you could be wasting as much as 30% of the water through evaporation, runoff, overspray, and overwatering. This can add up to bigger bills and less effeciency. Does that mean you have to ditch your lawn? Nope. But a few simple practices can help you save water this summer!

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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - May 2022

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Save water and money: Spruce up your sprinkler system

Hot weather will be here before we know it! This spring, give your sprinkler system the checkup it needs to help you save water and money this summer.

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Reduce the risk of Legionella in your building

At the Portland Water Bureau, public health is our highest priority. We are sharing this information so you can take steps to protect the health of people in your building.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 2022

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Prepare summer soils with a mulch blanket

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start getting your garden ready to survive (and thrive!) through hot temperatures. We’re here to help Portlanders reduce outdoor water use while growing the garden of their dreams. Mulch is an important step to making your yard more water efficient.

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Improved corrosion control facility now online

Most significant treatment change in 24 years makes Bull Run water less corrosive to lead in the plumbing of some homes, buildings.

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Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is recognized on April 22nd around the world as a day to celebrate the environment. It’s the perfect time to think about the ways we appreciate, and benefit from, our planet.

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Protecting Portland’s primary source of drinking water from 4,430 feet

The Portland Water Bureau looks to renew its successful partnership with the US Forest Service to strengthen fire protection in the Bull Run Watershed.

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Work Zone Ahead: As construction seasons kicks into high gear, City of Portland urges travelers to use caution to save lives and prevent injuries to essential workers

A message about work zone safety from Portland's Water, Transportation and Environmental Services Bureaus.

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Please welcome our new Customer Services Director, Quisha Light

The Portland Water Bureau is pleased to announce the hiring of Quisha Light, who will oversee our customer service operations.

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Engineering & Technical Standards Administrative Rule Public Comment Period

Providing clarity, transparency, and guidance for work around Portland Water Bureau assets.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - April 2022

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