Keep reading for tips on how to take care of your yard and save water this summer.
Alexa, play “Hot in Herre” by Nelly
To help people stay cool and hydrated during the recent heat wave, our crews set up 14 temporary cooling stations at parks around town. And just because the weather got slightly cooler, it doesn’t mean you should stop hydrating.
I’m looking for a man who saves
According to this viral TikTok, apparently men in finance are hot again? If you ask us, our ideal partner follows these four ways to save water while taking care of your yard in the summer.
Filtration breaks !
It takes about 10 years to plan, design, and build a project as big as our upcoming filtration facility. On June 3, construction crews officially broke ground. (Hold your applause until the end.) We have a few years to go until filtration is up and running. Until then, check out this video of our mini filtration facility.
Breakdown of your bill (spoiler: it’s not just water)
Beginning this month, most residential customers will see an increase of about $8.88 per month on their sewer, stormwater, and water bills. The increase comes mainly from investments in critical infrastructure projects, rising operational costs, and construction cost inflation. Get a detailed breakdown of what your bill pays for and how we can help you lower your bill.
What’s the best splash pad in Portland?
According to these frequent splash pad goers, Raymond Park’s splash pad is a 20/10. Stay cool with water by visiting a local splash pad, interactive fountain, or pool around the city.
Want to see something fishy?
We sent a GoPro through a rotary screw trap used to catch small fish in the Bull Run River and Sandy River Basin. Get a glimpse of the life of a fish biologist in the latest episode of “The office…of water workers.”
Is Washington Park the next cinematic destination?
Pardon the road closures as we work to make Washington Park Reservoir the next great cinematic location. Come 2025, Washington Park will not only be home to a 12.4-million-gallon underground reservoir but also a cascading water feature, reflecting pool, and lowland habitat area.
See which HydroPark matches your mood
Who cares which astrology sign you are when you can see which HydroPark best matches your personality? Practice your ranked-choice voting with a mock election on your favorite water infrastructure greenspace.
The best reactions to unidirectional flushing
I’m sorry. Uni-what? Unidirectional flushing is the practice of flushing water out from our hydrants to clear sediment and bring fresh water into the mains. Our crews have been busy flushing this summer (their goal is to flush 2,200 miles of pipes). Naturally, we had to share some of the best reactions we get when people see crews flushing.
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