Where and what is Portland’s ‘Big Pipe’? (graphics and photos)

In 2011, the city completed its biggest-ever public works project. It was a complete overhaul of the wastewater system – the ...

Heavy rains trigger sewer overflow advisory as Portland’s Big Pipe hits capacity

Portland’s Big Pipe hit 100% capacity Thursday after heavy rains, triggering a combined sewer overflow advisory that remains ...

Sewage overflow advisory in place after Portland's Big Pipe overflows

PORTLAND, Ore. — A combined sewer overflow advisory is in place for the Willamette River after Portland's Big Pipe hit 100% ...

Portland's Big Pipe hit 100% capacity, causing sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Portland has issued a combined sewer overflow (CSO) advisory for the Willamette River as the city's Big Pipe system hit 100% capacity.Although the city's Big Pipes have led to a dramatic reduction in ...
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Human waste spills into Willamette River as Portland’s Big Pipe maxes out during atmospheric river

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As a strong atmospheric river makes its way through the Pacific Northwest, residents have braced themselves for flooding, downed trees, and power outages. Now add sewage to the ...
The Gazette

Collapsed sewer pipe causing big headaches

A portion of E Avenue NW has been ripped up since a large storm sewer pipe collapsed in the summer of 2009, and not a day goes by that Purvish Patel doesn't look at it and groan. “Twenty-four-hour ...
Yahoo

Exeter's big dig: Judge signs off on special Town Meeting to finish ‘crucial’ sewer project

EXETER — A Rockingham Superior Court judge has signed off on the town’s request for a special Town Meeting, which is critical to complete the second phase of the sewer pipe replacement project beneath ...