News

Water News Menu
Displaying 1 - 20 of 60

Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

News article


Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway

Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.

News article


Portland Water Bureau head engineer honored with DJC Women of Vision award

Portland Water Bureau Chief Engineer Jodie Inman, P.E., was among honorees at Thursday’s Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Women of Vision ceremony. Photo courtesy of Daily Journal of Commerce.

News article


Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

News article


Willamette River Crossing Project Update - January 2023

News article


Fulton Pump Mains Replacement - January 2023

Read our January 2023 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening in SW Portland

Newsletter


SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - January 2023

Read our January 2023 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


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

Read our December 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid December 2022

Read our Mid December 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid November 2022

Read our Mid November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2022

News article


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

Read our November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - mid-October 2022

Read our mid-October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


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

Read our October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid-September 2022

Read our mid-September 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.

Newsletter


Work on Sellwood Water System Impacts Southeast Tacoma Street starting August 9

Portland Water Bureau contractors are temporarily closing one lane of traffic on SE Tacoma Street at SE 19th Avenue on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for up to a week starting August 9, 2022. There will be additional closures at this intersection throughout the summer and fall.

Traffic Advisory


Willamette River Crossing Project Update - July 2022

News article


Willamette River Crossing Project Update - June 2022

News article


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

Updated News article


Willamette River Crossing Project Update - April 2022

News article