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Cost Overrun Announcement
PWB reports a $200M increase linked directly to land-use delays.
Permit Stalemate
Multnomah County delays key land-use permits following local appeals.
Cost Revision
Project costs balloon to $2.1 billion due to inflation and design changes.
Portland Compliance Agreement
Portland Water Bureau agrees to build a filtration plant after Cryptosporidium detections.
EPA Mandate
EPA issues the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2).
The Portland Water Bureau has reported a significant budget increase for the Bull Run Filtration Plant, citing protracted land use disputes in Multnomah County. The delay threatens the project's 2027 federal compliance deadline and will likely result in further rate hikes for Portland water customers.