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Five reasons you should swipe right on water quality sampling stations

No, that little green box isn’t a cable box—it’s a water quality sampling station. They may not look like much, but these stations play a key role in keeping your drinking water safe. And if that’s not reason enough to say yes to a date with one of these cuties, here are five more.

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Portland is ahead of the curve in meeting new EPA regulations for lead in drinking water

The EPA released new lead in drinking water rules in October 2024, and Portland already meets key aspects. Portland has no lead pipes and our drinking water treatment significantly lowers lead levels. Here’s what Portlanders need to know about these new lead rules.

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Groundwater: Here When We Need It.

Portland Water Bureau to begin groundwater augmentation.

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