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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - November 2021

November 30, 2021 5:00 pm Newsletter

Elevated Lead Levels in Some Homes Underscore Need for the New Corrosion Control Facility Coming in Spring 2022

For more information, contact Public Information at 503-823-8064.

November 29, 2021 9:50 am News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - Online Open House

November 20, 2021 1:28 pm 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.

November 18, 2021 10:27 am News article

Portland returns to Bull Run Water in less than 36 hours

Groundwater system, skilled staff prevent water service disruption

November 17, 2021 11:36 am News article

Portland Water Bureau Transitions to Groundwater as Result of Storm Damage

The water remains safe to drink. The Portland Water Bureau operates a resilient water system, with two excellent supplies of water. Because of heavy rain in the Bull Run Watershed, we have switched to using our groundwater system.

November 15, 2021 2:49 pm News article

Love your throne on World Toilet Day

Hopefully our panic-buying toilet paper days are over. But, oh, the rush on a well-stocked TP aisle in the early weeks of the pandemic! Goes to show that when the $#!+ hits the metaphorical fan, we know what’s important: TOILETS. 

November 19, 2021 11:10 am Blog post