Legal challenge confronts Portland's $2.1 billion water filtration plantThe Portland Water Bureau's filtration plant project faces new challenges despite prior approvals due to environmental concerns.
Merkley announces low-cost EPA loan for Portland water filtration plantThe Portland Water Bureau is receiving a second federal loan due to skyrocketing costs of filtration plants, totaling $2.1 billion.Senator Merkley announced the new $319 million loan, emphasizing federal investment in local water infrastructure.