Pipe freezes at Portland's largest sewage pump station
The pump serves Portland's downtown area and the surrounding inner city.
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The pump serves Portland's downtown area and the surrounding inner city.
A Combined Sewer Overflow occurs when Portland's Big Pipe system reaches 100% capacity, causing the excess storm and sewer water to spill into the Willamette River.
Heavy rains led to a combined sewer overflow spill into the Willamette River late Tuesday. People are advised to stay away from the river downstream of Willamette Park for 48
During the heavy rain from the atmospheric river, Portland's Big Pipe prevented a sewer overflow into the Willamette River.
During the heavy rain from the atmospheric river, Portland's Big Pipe prevented a sewer overflow into the Willamette River.