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Water is Flowing From Washington Park Reservoir!

June 29, 2021 1:54 pm Blog post

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - June 2021 Update

June 28, 2021 9:52 am News article

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

June 17, 2021 4:48 pm Press release

Easy sprinkler tips for summer

June 11, 2021 10:43 am Blog post

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

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

June 10, 2021 12:23 pm News article

Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - June 2021

June 1, 2021 1:28 pm News article

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.

June 1, 2021 11:48 am Blog post

Water Helps Firefighters Train

The Portland Water Bureau hosts Portland Fire on Powell Butte for training in confined spaces.

June 1, 2021 11:37 am Blog post

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2021

May 28, 2021 5:00 pm Newsletter

SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - May 2021

May 18, 2021 1:28 pm News article

Prepare your building for a safe reopening

Stagnant water poses health risks. Take these important steps to reduce risks associated with Legionella.

May 17, 2021 2:58 pm Press release

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 2021

April 30, 2021 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.

April 30, 2021 9:10 am 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.

April 22, 2021 12:59 pm Blog post

Say hello to our new chief engineer!

April 22, 2021 8:39 am Blog post

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - April 2021 Update

April 19, 2021 9:52 am News article

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

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

April 8, 2021 1:50 pm 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.

March 31, 2021 11:10 am Blog post

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.

March 30, 2021 11:06 am Blog post

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - March 2021

March 26, 2021 5:00 pm Newsletter