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Death, Taxes, Excellent Tap Water, Damian Lillard.
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There's a rumor going around that our water is unsafe. This is absolutely false. Portland Water is being regularly monitored. We have seen no impact to our drinking water supply due to Oregon fires.
#oregonfires2020
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Please DO NOT send supplies or visit the
#EagleCreekFire
area! Donated water is being removed by bus. Send donations to
@RedCrossCasc
.
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Your tap water is safe to drink.
The wildfires have had no impact on our drinking water so far. Your health and safety are our top concern as we continue to closely monitor our supply.
More details here:
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Update (10 a.m.) Aug 27, 2023: As of 10 p.m. Aug 26, the
#CampCreekFire
was estimated to be approximately 1200 acres and 2.4 miles away from our treatment facility. Portland’s water remains safe to drink.
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Bear-y excited for spring in the Bull Run Watershed.
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💪🔧👷♀️We're proud to partner with
@girlsbuildpdx
.
👀Watch how we teach girls how to fix a water main while opening their eyes to a future in the trades.
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We’re supporting
@PDXFire
’s response to the 4 alarm fire in NE Portland by increasing water flow from Kelly Butte Reservoir to the area of the fire. We have operating engineers on site, coordinating with fire command staff.
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The Portland Water Bureau has 18 backhoes. There are no plans to sell any of our backhoes at this time.
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We're all in this together, to help our community deal with the challenges from
#COVID19
we will no longer be sending late notices or charging customers late fees.
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Update (1:53 p.m.) Aug 28, 2023: As of last night, the Camp Creek Fire was estimated to be approximately 1607 acres and 2.1 miles away from our treatment facility. Portland’s water remains safe to drink.
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We’re expecting big things from fourth-year guard
@AnferneeSimons
, as a rookie he did a
@Reddit
AMA and declared water is not wet, “whatever water gets on is wet.” That’s the type of well-reasoned logic we love to see.
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We’re turning off most of the Benson Bubblers due to the upcoming cold weather. For those who rely on our bubblers as a source for drinking water, the following bubblers will stay on:
-NE Wheeler & NE Holladay
-NW 6th & W Burnside
-NW Everett @ Waterfront, south of Steel Bridge
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Update [1:00p.m.] Sept 4, 2023: Over 500 personnel continue to fight the
#CampCreekFire
in the Bull Run Watershed, the primary water source for the Portland area. Portland’s water remains safe to drink.
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Around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, a lightning strike sparked a wildfire in the Bull Run Watershed.
@MtHoodNF
is currently on scene and leading the firefighting efforts. Water from the Bull Run continues to be safe to drink.
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During this storm, our 24/7 emergency dispatch line responded to more than 4,000 calls regarding emergency shutoffs, main breaks, and frozen services. Here’s how crews prepared for the event and what they faced out in the field.
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Thank you
@SenJeffMerkley
for your work on the Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act. When selected for this program, it'll help us build a more resilient economy by keeping clean water flowing to almost a million Oregonians for generations to come
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Is your teen STILL texting about our water system?
We're here to help.
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With
@tedwheeler
emergency declaration, until further notice,
@PortlandWater
& BESPortland Customer Services will not disconnect water service for non-payment of sewer/stormwater/water bills. (1/6)
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Our pop-up cooling stations are back! Enjoy a refreshing mist and fill up your bottle with cold water at these 14 park locations:
• Argay Park (3898 NE 141st Ave)
• Glenhaven Park (8000 NE Siskiyou St)
• Floyd Light Park/Rose Petal Fountain (10620 SE Stark St)
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Kind of rude this mountain beaver in the Bull Run Watershed wouldn't tell us how much longer winter will last.
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What's your favorite nickname for Jusuf Nurkic?
@bosnianbeast27
? How about when
@kevincalabro
calls him the “Dancing Bear?” That’s our favorite.
We protect bear habitat in the Bull Run Watershed like Nurk protects the rim.
@trailblazers
preview:
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So yeah...we're a bit excited about the
@TimbersFC
&
@ThornsFC
finally being back at Providence Park this weekend.
#RCTID
#BAONPDX
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“Go get a water, nice job!”
@brookeolzendam
to Gary Trent Jr after a big night and a Blazers win.
#ripcity
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🔴 NE Portland main break: If you're seeing discolored water at the tap, do not drink it for now. We will share more information on area water quality as crews continue to work and gather information.
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💦😋 Your drinking water fountain is back, Foster neighbors! Travis & Patrick stopped by Foster Rd earlier today to replace the bubbler that went missing last December. Drink up! The Foster
#BensonBubbler
is back in business
@MtScottArleta
@FosterPowellNA
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Does it get more majestic than a snowy Bull Run Watershed?
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We have received a couple reports of discolored water in the vicinity of the NE Portland fire. It is natural to have discolored water in homes near the fire due to the increased water pressure used to send more water to the area for fire suppression. (Cont.)
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The Bull Run Watershed, our main source of water, gets an average of 130 inches of rain a year. That’s nearly 100 inches more than the city itself!
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@MikeKATU
We have crews on the way to respond to this leak.
Crews are working hard to respond to an increasing number of calls for service during this extreme weather event. Please continue to protect your home plumbing and set aside extra water in case your water service is interrupted.
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The blue skies above Reservoir 6 at Mount Tabor are giving us an extra spring in our step today.
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.
@PortlandWater
crews are on site at a 30in main break at NE 22nd and Skidmore. Travelers are advised to avoid the area. More details will be shared as they become available.
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Since Saturday, we’ve responded to more than 2,000 calls regarding frozen services, main breaks, leaks and repairs. As temperatures rise, frozen pipes are more likely to burst. The high volume of requests may impact our response time, so we encourage people to: (1/3)
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Last month the
@forestservice
recognized the Portland Water Bureau for our hard work in the Bull Run Watershed.
The U.S. Forest Service has been working to mitigate road-stream crossings for our aquatic animals and improve flood resilience.
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Us right now.
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Little fact about black bears: they can drink up to 50 gallons of water a day.
Even if you drank as much water as a black bear it would cost you only 36 cents, less than a single bottle of water.
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Portland continues to deliver clean and safe drinking water. Click for the 2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
http://t.co/ZLCSvCr8Y4
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It’s getting hot out there, so stay cool and hydrated at one of our temporary cooling stations that provide drinking water and refreshing mist!
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We kind of already do that.
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🚨 ALERT: Your help is needed solving the case of a missing
#BensonBubbler
at SE 65th and Foster Rd: 🚨
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Running to the store to buy hand sanitizer, bad idea.
Washing your hands at home, great idea.
Stay Home. Save Lives.
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If you're cold, your pipes are cold too—don't let them freeze!
- Open cabinets and let indoor faucets drip
- Use a hairdryer to thaw frozen pipes
- Locate your shut off valve in case of breaks
Visit for more tips.
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🧀🚨
It's National Tell a Joke Day. 🗓️
We hit the streets to see if people like our water-themed dad jokes as much as they love our water.
#DadJokes
#NationalTellAJokeDay
#Water
#Portland
#pdx
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Pets need to hydrate too! Here are 4 tips to keep your pets safe from the heat:
🚗 Never leave them in a parked car (even with the AC on)
🐾 Limit exercise and walk on grass if possible
🐶 Keep them appropriately groomed
🆒 Take them with you to a
@multco
cooling center
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Update (7:15 pm) Aug 30, 2023: As of the night of Aug 29, the
#CampCreekFire
is estimated at 1969 acres. Tap water remains safe to drink. We are developing multiple contingency plans, so we are prepared in the event we are forced to evacuate staff from the watershed.
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Have you noticed increased screen time amongst your friends and family? They may be texting about Portland's water system.
Know the signs.
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Here's what it looked like this morning when we arrived at SW First north of Arthur. The water main broke underground and the water lifted the street! Can we just take a minute to thank the crews working on this repair in freezing weather?
#everydayheroes
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Here's how we're responding to
#COVID19
:
1⃣ Your tap water is safe to drink.
2⃣ No shut offs in service, no late fees, customers are still responsible for their bill.
3⃣ Our crews are social distancing to keep themselves & public safe.
#WeGotThisPDX
:
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We're at the 6th annual
#ORPrepared
workshop in Bend—learning, sharing, & strengthening partnerships w/ agencies across Oregon to better serve customers in an emergency.
📷 Kim (Emergency Mgmt), Jaymee (Public Info), Chris (Director of Ops) & Ronnie (
@BESPortland
Emergency Mgmt)
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For the second year in a row, our crews set a record for new pipe installation! They worked hard to replace over 32,200 feet of aging pipes in the last fiscal year.
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Traffic advisory: Water main break downtown on SW 1st Ave just north of Arthur. Not blocking but travelers should expect construction & travel with caution so everyone can get home safe for the holidays. Repair could take 12+ hours due to size.
#pdxtraffic
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.
@YoungWhiteside
let's link up, we have a lot of refreshing water for you. Welcome to Portland.
“You ever been on a beach...chilling....drinking a nice water?”
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Boil Water Notice issued by
@PortlandWater
on May 23 for ALL CUSTOMERS–
http://t.co/nvPKwT6Qg1
#PDXBoil
@CommishFish
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Not if, but when.
Our region is at risk for an earthquake. The current pipes that carry water across the Willamette will probably not work after a major earthquake.
The new Willamette River Crossing is critical in making sure we get water across the river after an earthquake.
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Let’s give a round of applause to our crews who worked tirelessly for weeks to repair a large (5-foot diameter!) pipe that carries water to Washington County. 💧 🚧
Because of the pipe’s size, location and importance, this was an all-hands-on-deck project. (1/2)
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Our groundwater system at the Columbia South Shore Well Field isn’t just a supplemental water supply, it’s a key part in helping us maintain a resilient water system during hot summers.
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👏🏼This 👏🏾Account 👏🏽Celebrates 👏🏿Women👏🏻In👏🏾Science👏🏽
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We have crews out in the field ensuring our system continues to deliver water.
If you see them, please keep a six foot distance. They'll help answer any questions, just be patient, give them room, and allow them to safely do their job.
#WeGotThisPDX
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🌱⏩🎁Plant it Forward
She's given away more than 100 plants to welcome new employees and make a more inviting work space.
Van Le's official title is Systems Improvement Manager, but she doubles as our Plant Ambassador.
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SO, OUR WATER USUALLY COMES FROM THE BULL RUN WATERSHED BUT WE ACTUALLY ALSO HAVE A GROUNDWATER SYSTEM THAT WE CAN USE IF THERE'S AN EMERGENCY OR A SEASONAL SUPPLY ISSUE AND IT CAN PROVIDE UP TO 95 MILLION GALLONS A DAY TO THE PORTLAND AREA—
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We’re getting reports of frozen pipes around the city. Act now to keep your water flowing:
✅Cover outdoor faucets
✅Open cabinets & let indoor faucets drip
✅Thaw frozen pipes with a hair dryer
✅Locate your shutoff valve in case of breaks
Learn more:
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Alert update: Our crews have succeeded in significantly reducing water flow in the main break area.
DO NOT touch standing water. However, there are no health risks from drinking or using the tap water. Read the full update at:
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Find the bottled water drinker:
👩🏻👩🏼👩🏽👩🏾👩🏿👩🏻👩🏼👩🏽👩🏾👩🏿
👨🏻👨🏼👨🏽👨🏾👨🏿👨🏻👨🏼👨🏽👨🏾👨🏿
👧🏻👧🏼👧🏽👧🏾👧🏿👧🏻👧🏼👧🏽👧🏾👧🏿
There he is: 👨🏼
Name is Joe, is any age really, & wastes $695/year on bottled water. Don't be like Joe. Opt for the tap. Learn the bottled water story:
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Happy 104 bday, Benson Bubbler! Learn more about these iconic gifts from Simon Benson.
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Thank you! Coming from you this is a really big dill.
@portlandwater
Thank you for all of your hard work that keeps Portland the great city that it is!
#pdxthanksyou
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Damian Lillard has had the greatest stretch of his career weeks after telling
@BR_NBA
about the secret 🔑 to his success.
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Are we doing this
#faceapp
right?
Because our Benson Bubblers don’t look like they’ve aged a bit.
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In the Bull Run Watershed, it's always good when a friendly coworker swings by the office.
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Update (6:45 p.m.) Aug 26, 2023: The
#CampCreekFire
continues to burn in the Bull Run Watershed. Portland’s water remains safe to drink. As of 6:00 pm today, the fire was approximately 900 acres
@MtHoodNF
has firefighters on scene who are working to reduce fire growth.
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NEWS RELEASE 05/24/14: TAP WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK --
#PDXBoil
Notice ENDS -- Details @
http://t.co/0dbBOaHVIK
@PortlandWater
@CommishFish
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If you keep liking the post-storm pics from the Bull Run Watershed, we'll keep sharing them.
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Work to restore Mt. Tabor Reservoir 6 kicks off today! In 2021, crews discovered voids that posed a structural risk to the dam. But with a few repairs, the historical structure will be once again filled with water!
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Thanks to all our staff and those at
@MtHoodNF
,
@clackamasfire
,
@PDXfire
who are working through the holiday weekend to protect our water supply. Updates will continue to be provided here and on our website:
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Our H2O is reliable!
@PortlandWater
provides drinking H2O for 20%+ of all Oregonians, including customers in PDX and nearby communities.
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Cats don’t like water, but they do love PORTLAND water!
#NationalCatDay
was yesterday, so we tasked our graphic designer with an important Photoshop project (*cue drumroll)…
Cats take over the
#PortlandWater
system! 🐱
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What would make you Happier Than Ever? Having 14-gallons of emergency water storage might do the trick
#MorePreparedThanEver
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Discolored water has been reported in the Cully area. Discoloration is due to fire response at NE 75th/Killingsworth, which has inadvertently stirred a harmless sediment. Discolored water should clear up a few hours but is dependent on the fire activity:
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**puts down pumpkin spice drink**
**pulls out camera**
🍁 🏔 Happy
#FirstDayofFall
from the Bull Run Watershed.
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City Council just approved our new
#smallbiz
utility relief program. We and
@BESPortland
have $1 million for bill credits up to $10k. The program is geared to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color)-owned small businesses. Read on
#PortlandSPUR
(1/5)
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A single-bowled bubbler’s missing! Vanished from SW Taylor Street, between 11th and 12th. Water Bureau security is working with nearby businesses to review exterior security footage to find out what happened.
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Did you know you could be wasting as much as 30% of water from watering your lawn incorrectly? Save water and money this summer with these irrigation tips: .
#SmartIrrigationMonth
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#ColumbiaGorge
fires not near Bull Run reservoirs or water supply infrastructure. Bull Run water is safe to drink
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Climate change is water change. We're meeting w/
@PDX_CSL
@NWSPortland
NOAA
@marknelsenkptv
@Zaffino
& others to look at storm data in the Bull Run Watershed. This collaboration will help us understand how systems may change & affect supply. Thanks to all for joining us today!
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If you live in a community directly impacted by fires, please check with your local water provider for the latest information.
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Prevent water damage to your house/business—find your emergency shutoff valve!
Most shutoff valves are located where the water line enters the house, either at the front of your house where you connect your hose, in the basement near the hot water heater, or inside the garage.
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#NationalDogDay
but make it Blazers.
Every pup knows the key to playoff success is tap water.
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We set up misting stations and deployed them at three
@PDXParksandRec
sites.
They're up until Thursday and Friday to help Portlanders in the heat.
Check them out at Mt. Scott Park, Knott City Park, and Glenhaven Park.
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Our amazing crews are working hard to respond to main breaks and an increasing number of requests for emergency water shut offs for customers with burst pipes. Downed trees and power lines might impact response times. (1/3)
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