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Tribe in Oregon to get $24M to replace faulty water facility
Two federal agencies have announced a significant allocation of funds to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for a water treatment plant.
Salem seeks millions to improve drinking water system
City leaders in Salem met with state legislators last week to discuss the earliest stages of funding an $80 million plan to fortify the city's water system and ensure drinking water is free from harmful algal toxins.
Green wastewater treatment systems don’t work as well as hoped
Ecological wastewater treatment, which uses microorganisms and living plants to clean wastewater, can drastically reduce water usage. And the innovation is growing in popularity as the technology advances. But facilities with the systems are still sorting out issues with them.
Oregon DEQ approves new water quality standards
New pollutant disposal regulations, pending approval by the Environmental Protection Agency, could change the rules for companies who have been dumping their waste into Oregon鈥檚 rivers and streams.
CH2M Hill selected for wastewater plant project in Wilsonville
CH2M Hill, a global design-build firm founded in Corvallis, has been selected as the preferred bidder to design, build and operate Wilsonville鈥檚 proposed new wastewater treatment plant.
Hillsboro plant will feature nutrient recovery system
A nutrient recovery system planned for a new wastewater treatment plant in Hillsboro is expected to be the largest of its kind in the world.
Chloramine – safe?
The city of Woodburn is looking to use chloramine to disinfect its water supply. The water is apparently purified and safe to drink, but midge flies keep finding their way […]
Chloramine – safe?
The city of Woodburn is looking to use chloramine to disinfect its water supply. The water is apparently purified and safe to drink, but midge flies keep finding their way […]
Flies in Woodburn’s water prompt action
Five years after building a treatment plant at each of the city's three wells, Woodburn officials are working on a new system to disinfect the water. The city released a request for proposals on Jan. 11. Woodburn has 110 miles of water mains, some of which are more than 100 years old, Brown said. In 2007, midge flies got into this distribution pipeline.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
