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Love your throne on World Toilet Day

It’s easy to take that porcelain throne for granted, but toilets and sewers are essential for public health. Learn about some easy steps you can take at home to show your toilet some love.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2022

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Heavy Rains Cause Turbidity in Bull Run; Water Shifted to 100 Percent Groundwater

Recent heavy rains and increased stream flows have contributed to a rapid increase in turbidity (organic material suspended in the water) in the Bull Run system.

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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.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2022

Please read our October 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Hey, Sellwood: Don't be scared, be prepared! Lane closures on SE 17th Ave and Milwaukie Ave begin on Halloween

Starting Monday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, for up to a month, Portland Water Bureau contractors will temporarily close single lanes of traffic on SE 17th Ave and SE Milwaukie Ave.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Construction Activity Update - October 26, 2022

Please read the October 26, 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

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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.

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Fall Into Water Savings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.

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Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation

Groundwater: Here When We Need It

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Water Leak Repair Program Stories: Binh

Binh of Northeast Portland had an underground leak so large he had to turn his water on and off again every time he used it. We fixed his leak for free so he can run his water full-time and worry free!

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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.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - September 2022

Please read our September 2022 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - September 26, 2022

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Filtration Neighbor Update - September 23, 2022

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Southeast Tacoma Street and Southeast Milwaukie Avenue traffic slowdowns in September and October due to work on Sellwood Water System

Portland Water Bureau contractors are temporarily closing single lanes of traffic on weekdays for up to a month on SE Tacoma Street and SE Milwaukie Avenue in SE Portland starting September 23, 2022.

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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.

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Penridge Water Mains Replacement Update: September 2022

Read our September e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the Penridge Water Mains Replacement project.

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Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - September 2022

Read our September e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.

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Water Leak Repair Program Stories: Mark

Mark's dripping faucet used to drive him crazy. Our Water Leak Repair Program fixed his leaks and gave him back his peace of mind.

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