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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - July 2022
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The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a Communications Intern
We are committed to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.
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Widmer Brothers: Leaders in water-wise brewing
Widmer Brothers Brewing is a national leader in efficient use of water resources in brewing. Widmer uses around 3.77 gallons of water per gallon of beer brewed, while other breweries of Widmer’s size typically use five to six gallons.
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Discolored Water in Southeast Portland Due to System Maintenance
Portland Water Bureau crews have cleared discolored water present in SE and SW Portland.
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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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Buy local. Eat local. Water, local.
If there’s anything the supply chain issues of the past couple years have taught us, it’s that local matters. Local businesses, local food production, and…local 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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Water system improvements require detours for NE 33rd and Prescott
The intersection of NE 33rd Avenue and NE Prescott Street will be closed for critical valve replacement. The intersection will be closed intermittently beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 and continuously after 7 p.m. Friday, until estimated completion on Sunday, June 26.
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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - June 2022
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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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City of Portland Infrastructure Bureaus Adopt Environmental Standards for Concrete
Cementing our commitment as a lower-emissions consumer.
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Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - June 2022
Read our June e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 8, 2022
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Filtration Neighbor Update - June 3, 2022
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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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Keep your lawn, save your water.
When you water your lawn, you could be wasting as much as 30% of the water through evaporation, runoff, overspray, and overwatering. This can add up to bigger bills and less effeciency. Does that mean you have to ditch your lawn? Nope. But a few simple practices can help you save water this summer!
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - May 2022
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Save water and money: Spruce up your sprinkler system
Hot weather will be here before we know it! This spring, give your sprinkler system the checkup it needs to help you save water and money this summer.
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