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Inside the water filtration facility, green pump heads and white pipes inside a gray block structure.

Water Filtration Facility Project

The City of Bend is required by state and federal law to treat its Bridge Creek water source for Cryptosporidium, a parasite that caused a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in Baker City.

Bend’s new membrane filtration plant now meets this public health requirement and also removes silt and other particles from the creek, ensuring it is a reliable, year-round water source – even after a fire in the forested watershed.

“This is one of the finest water supplies in the US, and our water rights to this source are probably the most valuable asset the city owns.”
—Councilor Victor Chudowsky

Outback Water Treatment Facility
Water Treatment Facility – Inside

Raw Water Flow Test
First test of raw water to overflow pond

Project Update: Complete

This project was completed.

Location

Located off Skyliner Road west of Bend.

Additional Project Information

Making Great Water Even Better

Membrane filtration makes Bend’s Bridge Creek water even better. Membrane filter systems remove pathogens, including Cryptosporidium and Giardia, that can contaminate drinking water and adversely affect public health. Membrane filtration ensures Bend’s water customers will receive consistent, high-quality drinking water.

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State and federal law requires Bend to treat the Bridge Creek water supply (Long Term 2 Enhance Surface Water Treatment Rule)

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