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Portland s Willamette River Experiences Sewer Overflow

Portland’s Willamette River almost had a sewage-free year, until a recent sewer overflow. Portland’s investment in the Big Pipe Project, a $1.4 billion 20-year-long public infrastructure project, dramatically reduced such incidents, according to the city of Portland.  “Overflows that used to be common - occurring about 50 times a rainy season, sometimes for days on end - now are rare. Environmental Services projects about four overflows per rainy season, a 94% reduction,” said the city. “The Big Pipe Project continues to make a big difference,” said Environmental Services Director Michael Jordan. “We enjoy the benefits every day of a river clean enough to swim, paddle, and play. The result of our investment is that river recreation has soared, and river water quality has vastly improved for people and wildlife.”

Will 2020 Be The First Sewage-Free Year For The Willamette River?

Will 2020 Be The First Sewage-Free Year For The Willamette River? In a year where good news seems scarce, Portland may reach a historic milestone for Willamette River water quality. The year 2020 is on track to be the first in modern history with zero combined sewer overflows to the river. That’s a triumph of Portland’s investment in the Big Pipe Project, the $1.4B 20-year-long public infrastructure project that dramatically reduced such incidents and changed Portland’s relationship with its river. Overflows that used to be common - occurring about 50 times a rainy season, sometimes for days on end - now are rare. Environmental Services projects about four overflows per rainy season, a 94 percent reduction.

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