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City crews repaired a broken sewer pipe under the N Columbia Blvd Bridge in N Portland. With the repairs of the pipe done, crews are entering a new phase of repairs. Throughout the repairs, motor vehicle traffic is detoured via N Marine Dr. Learn more: portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

ADVISORY: City crews working overnight and today have contained—but not stopped—a large-scale sewage release under the N Columbia Boulevard Bridge in industrial North Portland. portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

Updated: Crews contain sewage release under N Columbia Boulevard; advisory continues for Columbia Slough, road closure continues through next week @PBOTinfo portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

Advisory: Sewage release under N Columbia Boulevard north of Lombard Street leads to road closure, overflow to Columbia Slough @PBOTinfo portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in NW Portland, portion reaches Cedar Mill Creek portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River. portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

Missed our storm update on portland.gov/bes/news? Our crews have been working around the clock to keep essential sewage infrastructure operating through this extreme weather to prevent even more hardship #pdxtst portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

Sewage Advisory: Weather-related pipe failure at pump station leads to sewage reaching Fanno Creek in SW Portland portland.gov/bes/news/2024/…

True statement. We have scaled back our use of X. You can follow the Big Pipe tracker directly at portland.gov/bes/big-pipe-t… and sign up for CSO alerts at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORPOR…

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains overnight lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

CSO Advisory: North Portland heavy rains lead to localized combined sewer overflow. portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

Advisory: Recreating in Willamette River? Equipment failure leads to sewage release - avoid contact with river water b/w Morrison and Fremont Bridges through Tues night portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

Sewage advisory: Environmental Services stops sewage release, as a precaution, advises people to avoid contact with the water in Mill Pond in NW Portland’s Forest Heights area, and downstream areas of Cedar Mill Creek for 48 hours. portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

@Jamiebgoldberg The cavity is plated and secured for the public’s safety & detour continues to be in place. We wish we could fix a complex system quickly but more importantly want to do it right. Status: Special-sized liners are being made to install and reinforce the 1914 era pipe 🙏4patience

Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s community meeting to discuss the response & cleanup after the Kmart fire last week. If you couldn't be there, watch the recording at us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/UNUl…, Passcode: ku&Q3k0? @PortlandBEM @EPAnorthwest @MultCoHealth @OHAOregon

UPDATE: Tomorrow’s (Sunday’s) community will be in-person and virtual over Zoom. You may register early or join just before 2 p.m. at ordeq.org/kmartfire-meet….

Agencies are investigating the spread of debris and ash in NE Portland as a result of the July 19 fire at the former Kmart. Find the latest updates about the cleanup and response: ordeq.org/KmartFire @EPAnorthwest @PortlandBEM

Advisory: An equipment malfunction during scheduled maintenance at a City of Portland wastewater plant led to a discharge of partially treated wastewater to the Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park. portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

Traffic advisory update: Crews may finish backfilling and installing paving this week. Roads will open to localized traffic with work zone traffic control at that time but are subject to change. portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…

Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs. More information at: portland.gov/bes/news/2023/…