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Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure
Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.
Updated Traffic Advisory
Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
Press release
Brown lawns, clear skies: How Portland manages water in dry times
For Portlanders, conserving natural resources like water is part of our culture. Even though Portland is not facing a water shortage, drought is a growing concern around Oregon and the West, so it’s important to always protect our resources.
News article
Groundwater: Here When We Need It.
Portland Water Bureau to begin groundwater augmentation.
Press release
Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
News article
Portland Water Bureau Resumes Normal Operations As Chlorine Shortage Resolves
After a shortage threatened reliable shipments of chlorine to the West Coast and other parts of the country, the Portland Water Bureau has resumed normal operations.
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
Press release
Easy sprinkler tips for summer
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.
News article
Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - June 2021
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.
Blog post
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