Oregonian

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 in effect for the Willamette River. The overflow began about 4:20 p.m.
KGW8

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% capacity on Thursday. Portland's online Big Pipe tracker showed that the ...