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Resident raises concerns about Bull Run filtration project cost, added chemicals and ratepayer impacts
6394449 · October 21, 2025
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Summary
A Multnomah County resident told the board he believes the Bull Run water filtration project has grown from a $500–$600 million EPA-required project to more than $2 billion after additional treatments, and warned that ratepayers could face large increases.
A Multnomah County resident told the board during public comment that the Bull Run water filtration project has grown far beyond initial expectations and urged county review of requirements imposed on the project.
Les Poole said the filtration plant began as a federally required project…
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