On March 14, 2012, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division released its Final Order granting a variance from the federal and state requirement that the Portland Water Bureau (PWB) treat Bull Run source water for
Cryptosporidium. The Final Order contains important conditions that provide safeguards to protect the health of Oregonians being served by unfiltered Bull Run water. OHA Public Health Division held a public hearing and accepted comments during two public comment periods after releasing its proposed order (Notice of Intent to Grant Variance) in November 2011. See the following for more information:
