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2020 Environmental Services News Archive
- Sewage Advisory: Broken sewer pipe discharges to tributary of Fanno Creek in SW Portland
- Advisory: Sewage overflow reaches tributary of Fanno Creek
- News Release: Environmental Services releases results of CS gas residue sampling in City stormwater pipes; $20,000 penalty to feds
- News Release: Environmental Services to clean out CS gas residue from storm drains in effort to protect Willamette River
- Advisory: Sewage overflow reaches Bridlemile Creek in SW Portland
- Advisory: Sewage overflow reaches Columbia Slough
- News Release: Applications Open July 8-22 for $1 Million in One-Time Utility Bill Credits for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- News Release: N Mississippi sewer project moved to fall in response to community requests
- News Release: City of Portland Part of Nationwide Class Settlement with PCB-maker Monsanto
- Traffic Advisory: N Mississippi Avenue urgent sewer repairs to begin June 17, expect travel impacts; businesses open
- News Release: City of Portland Utilities Pledge $1 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- Environmental Services encourages people to get a weed workout (not that kind)
- Sewage Advisory: Crews discover, stop discharge to Woods Creek, tributary of Fanno Creek in SW Portland
- News Release: Environmental Services continues critical services during COVID-19 emergency; focuses on public health and environment
- Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe leads to release to Fanno Creek in Southwest Portland
- Advisory: Sewer line clogged by grease leads to overflow upstream of Stephens Creek Nature Park
- Hope and solidarity: A message from BES Director Mike Jordan
- News Release: Bridge construction to close SW Boones Ferry Road at Tryon Creek; Detour begins March 30; COVID-19 precautions in place
- Sewage advisory: Sewer line clogged by tree roots leads to overflow on 1200 block of NE Davis Street
- Media Advisory: Wipes clog pipes - during COVID19 crisis and everyday, prevent sewage overflows by flushing only the 3Ps: toilet paper, pee, and poo
- News Release: Service disconnections suspended during COVID emergency declaration
- News Release: City of Portland and State of Oregon partnership spurs positive results for Portland Harbor
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer project to close lanes on NE Broadway between NE 24th and 25th avenues starting March 3
- Traffic Advisory: SW Boones Ferry Road lane closures start Feb. 24 for Tryon Creek bridge and restoration project; full road closure starts March 30
- Sewage advisory: City crews clean up sewage release on NW Cornell Road this morning
- News Release: Boones Ferry restoration and bridge project to benefit fish, wildlife, people; full road closure starts in late March for up to seven months
- Sewage Advisory: Sewage release to tributary of Fanno Creek in SW Portland
- Remembering Commissioner Nick Fish - a celebration of his life is Feb. 16
- Advisory: Oil sheen reaches Columbia Slough from illegal dumping
- Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe leads to sewage release to Willamette River near Morrison Bridge
- Sewage Advisory: Crews stop sewage release on railroad embankment near NE 21st Avenue bridge over I-84
- News release: Portland Recognized as Finalist for Salmon Restoration Work by the 2019 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards
- Advisory: Sewage release from pump station at NE Alderwood Road reaches Columbia Slough
- Advisory: Heavy rains last night lead to a stormwater and sewage overflow in NW Portland
- CSO Advisory: Heavy rains Saturday led to combined sewer overflow (CSO) at NW 110th Avenue and NW Front Avenue
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close N Vancouver Avenue between NE Russell and NE Hancock streets Monday, July 15
- Advisory: Sewage release at Simmons Pump Station, possibly impacting Columbia Slough
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer cleaning to close one lane on NW Front Avenue at NW Kittridge Avenue July 8 for four weeks
- News Release: Oregon Oils, Inc. agrees to pay the City over $500,000 in fines and charges and to upgrade its pollution prevention systems
- EXTENDED Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close SW Hamilton Terrace at SW Terwilliger Blvd through Aug. 5
- News Release: Environmental Services reminds the public that it is illegal and unsafe to enter the City’s sewer and stormwater system
- Advisory: Sewage release from City manhole on SE Long Street near SE 128th Avenue
- News Release: Ready for Willamette River swimming, boating, and playing? “Check the Rec” to see Environmental Services water quality test results
- News Release: The State of Oregon and the City of Portland propose a new partnership for a safer, cleaner Willamette River
- Sewage advisory: Crews respond to sewage release to Ash Creek in Southwest Portland
- News Release: Environmental Services grant helps turn North Portland brownfield site into affordable housing
- UPDATED Traffic Advisory: Sewer repair at SW Naito and Salmon Street starts April 8; Better Naito bicycle and pedestrian traffic to detour to Waterfront Park
- Sewage advisory: Clogged manhole on NE Greeley Avenue leads to sewage overflow
- NOW OPEN - Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Columbia Slough for three months starting March 25
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to detour traffic from North Vancouver Avenue at NE Russell Street for three months starting February 25
- Advisory: Sewage release to tributary of Tanner Creek at 3263 SW Cascade Terrace
- Advisory: Sewage release along NE Marine Drive bike path east of NE 33rd Dr
- CANCELLED Traffic Advisory: Traffic signals out at NE Glisan and 60th Avenue intersection through tonight; expect delays, use alternate routes
- Advisory: Sewage overflows from manhole on SW 57th Street into creek at Dickinson Park & Woods
- News Release Archives
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
Updates on Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
Notification of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and dry weather sewer overflows
Odor Notification
Notfication of odors that may escape the boundaries of the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant
Check the Willamette River Recreation Index
Get current e. coli bacteria level and water temperature