Portland Water Bureau reverts city's water supply back to Bull Run source - KATU
Portland Water Bureau reverts city's water supply back to Bull Run source | KATU
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Water Bureau has returned the Portland water supply to Bull Run water.
Since late August, the Portland water supply has been a mix of Bull Run supply and groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field.
“Continuing to provide clean and safe drinking water to the region during our more frequent dry summers requires extensive planning,” Portland Water Bureau Director Gabriel Solmer said.
Officials say it can take up to two weeks to receive 100% Bull Run water, depending on location.
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