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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

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Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

Reflecting on a Historic Election 

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A line of people walk a pathway toward a tour bus with a mountain in the background.

SPUR Small Business Spotlight: Escuela Viva

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Wildfire: Not All Forests Are Created The Same

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Different types of forests require different approaches to managing wildfire risk.
A map showing the hundreds of fire starts in the Bull Run Watershed

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

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Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

SPUR Small Business Spotlight: DĀNWÈI CĀNTĪNG 

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Portland Water Stories - Bison Coffeehouse (VIDEO)

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The Portland Water Bureau's SPUR (Small Business Utility Relief) Program helped dozens of businesses throughout the Metro area by providing credits to their utility bill accounts to help offset the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A woman wearing a pink shirt and chunky earrings making coffee

Water and Climate Change: Learning to Think and Plan Adaptively

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How our Supply System Master Plan leans into uncertainty to prepare for different events that could impact our water system.
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Historical Climate Trends in the Bull Run Watershed

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How analysis of climate trends informs our management of the Bull Run Watershed and the water system as a whole.
Stream flows through forest

Competition in the Bull Run: The Spotted Owl's Struggle with an Invasive Relative

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Barred and spotted owls are in an unequal match-up as they vie for the same land, food, and nesting habitat to raise their young. And the invasive barred owls are winning, thanks to a few important advantages.
Two young owls on a tree trunk

How We're Using Climate Data to Look Toward the Future

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Building resiliency against climate change is a key element of our 5-year Strategic Plan.

Pilot project shows water savings for customers

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An innovative program helps save low-income customers money while reducing water use at the same time.
Woman at information table holds container in hand

Portland Water Bureau Recognized for Salmon Habitat Restoration

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Balancing the needs of our customers while minimizing our ecological impact is paramount to our mission.
Aerial view of river with passageway for salmon

Portland Water Crews Always Prepared for Winter Weather

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Our Maintenance and Construction crews work against the elements to keep water running smoothly for the winter.
Two workers fix pipes below street level

Diversifying Our Workforce by Creating Opportunity

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The Water Bureau's Apprentice Program sets its candidates up for success.
Female construction worker stands by work site on city street.

Dispatches From the Front Lines: Dave Demchak

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Dave Demchak, Project Manager for the Argon Supply Tank delivery, shares how his team has adapted to Covid.
Man stands with white hard hat in hand and Fremont Bridge in background.

Dispatches from the Front Lines: Burke Strobel

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Fish Biologist Burke Strobel shares how Covid has changed his workday.
Man on platform in river

Dispatches from the Front Lines: Mona Rezaei

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Water Treatment Operator Mona Rezaei shares what it's like to do her job during Covid-times.
Woman in orange hard hat uses wrench on machinery

Dispatches from the Front Lines: Christina Cotnam

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Laboratory Analytical Specialist Christina Cotnam shares how her work has changed during Covid.
Picture of woman wearing goggles next to large tanks with meters

Groundwater Keeps Portland Resilient and Hydrated

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The Columbia South Shore Well Field supplements our abundant supply of water in the Bull Run Watershed. In the case of emergencies or extreme heat, it keeps Portland's supply of water consistent (and delicious).
Cross section graphic depicting the aquifers below the Columbia South Shore Well Field

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