(portland, oregon)
Point Name: Open Water
Meridian: Lung
Location: Mt. Tabor
Install dates: April 24 - June 17
Starting as snow on Mt. Hood, collected at Bull Run and fed by gravity 30 miles to these reservoirs, this water keeps Portland alive. Currently there is controversy over how best to protect the quality and safety of the drinking water supply –– whether to cover these reservoirs or leave them open where UV radiation from sunlight naturally keeps the water clean. In addition, Portland needs to reduce water consumption in every way possible to meet the demands of its growing population.
photo: Marilyn Neuner
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