Heavy rain triggers sewer overflow into Willamette River
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.
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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.
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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
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