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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
An important safety message from Portland's Public Works bureaus
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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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Investing in our future
This year, after finishing design and getting critical permits, the Water Bureau took the next big step and began construction of the Bull Run Filtration Projects.
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Unusually high bill? You might have a leak.
Leaks are a leading cause of unexpectedly high water bills. If you find a leak, you can request an adjustment (or credit) to your sewer, stormwater, and water bill so you don’t have to pay for the increased water use.
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Three tips for “March Madness” season
Your water meter deserves some TLC this March Madness season. Here are three tips everyone should follow as you tend to your yard this spring.
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Out of this world! Using space to find water leaks in Portland
What do Mars, water leaks, and Portland have in common? This Fix a Leak Week, learn how we're using satellites to find leaks and save money and water.
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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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How to catch a running toilet
Toilet leaks are the most common household leaks. There’s no better time than Fix a Leak Week (March 18-24) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.
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Don't flush your money down the toilet
Leaks can waste a lot of water and money. There’s no better time than Fix-a-Leak Week (March 18-24) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 12, 2024
Please read the March 12, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - March 8, 2024
Please read the March 8, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2024
Please read our February 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 23, 2024
Please read the February 23, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 16, 2024
Please read the February 16, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
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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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Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 13, 2024
Please read the February 13, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.
Newsletter
Got burst pipes? Apply for a credit on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill.
If you had frozen pipes burst or leak during the January 2024 winter weather event, you can request an adjustment (or credit) to your sewer, stormwater, and water bill so you don’t have to pay for the increased water use.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2024
Please read our January 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.
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Winter weather response…all year round
Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.
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