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The Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manual is maintained by the Bureau of Environmental Services and provides information for City staff, consultants, contractors, designers, and others who plan, design, construct, review, and approve sewer and drainage facilities for the City of Portland.
The permit process requirements for specific types of sewer and stormwater projects
Sewer Contractors List
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The Sewer Contractors List includes licensed contractors who may provide sewer connection services in the Portland area.
Sewer Video, Photo, and Map Guidelines
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A sewer inspection of your private sewer lateral is one of the best ways to determine if your property has a nonconforming sewer connection. This will determine the exact location of your sewer lateral, how it's connected to the public sewer, and the general condition of the pipe.
Sign up for Environmental Services Odor Notifications for the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Sign up to receive an email notification of any odor alerts issued by the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. Emails will come from the Environmental Services GovDelivery subscription service.
Sign Up for Environmental Services Project Updates
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Environmental Services uses govDelivery to send updates on all construction projects. Sign up to receive updates.
Sign up for GreenBucks
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With GreenBucks, Portland sewer customers can make $1, $3, or $5 contributions to help pay for the maintenance of green stormwater management facilities on public school properties throughout Portland. Whether you're a sewer customer or school district, register here.
Help take care of Green Streets in your neighborhood. It takes only a few minutes to sign up and find available Green Streets to adopt. Thank you for helping us keep our rivers and streams clean!
Site Development Permits
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Apply for a site development permit. You need a site development permit for clearing, grading, groundwork for new subdivisions, landslide repair, private streets and tree cutting. Learn more about site development permits, what you need for a completed application, get forms and apply online.
Soakage Trenches
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If you want to manage stormwater safely on your property but do not want to give up valuable landscape area for a rain garden or other solution, a soakage trench may be the right fit for you. Soakage trenches are hidden underground and do not require any surface area after installation.
Special Status and At-Risk Species
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The Special Status Species List is the City of Portland’s primary source of guidance on which wildlife species to prioritize for protection, conservation, and restoration. The At-Risk Species List is a subset of the Special Status List and includes the species most vulnerable and of highest concern.
Special Status Species List
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The Special Status Species List is the City of Portland’s primary source of guidance on which wildlife species to prioritize for protection, conservation, and restoration. On this page, you will find the species on this list.
If you have been notified of a special tax assessment relating to an overdue sewer/stormwater bill, learn more about the process and what steps you must take to stop the pending tax assessment. You must take action before June 1.
Businesses handling certain materials onsite, like oil or hazardous materials, are required to develop Spill Prevention and Response Plans to protect human health and the environment. Plans and procedures help prevent spills and can lead to better outcomes if a spill occurs.
Stormwater Facility Monitoring
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Environmental Services has an ongoing monitoring program to test and confirm the performance of stormwater facility designs in the Stormwater Management Manual. Learn more about this program and find monitoring reports on this webpage.
Find the online form, materials, and instructions to prepare a public works permitting concept submittal.
Find the online form, materials, and instructions to prepare a public works permitting design development submittal.
Preconcept meetings are necessary for project and plan preparation to minimize project time and cost. Receive guidance, discuss possible solutions to potential conflicts, ask questions, and learn what information City staff need to effectively review your project.
Take a virtual tour of the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. In-person tours of the wastewater treatment plant are currently on hold until 2024.
Your response to this survey will help us identify areas where sewers have backed up into basements or areas where groundwater has seeped into basements. This information helps Environmental Services plan future projects.
The City's Cut Through the FOG Program protects property, water quality, and public health
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Learn about the City of Portland's Cut Through the FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) program.
Fish from the Columbia Slough may contain contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and pesticides that can harm your health. Contaminated fish do not look or act sick. Learn more about how contaminated fish can harm your health.
The Portland Brownfield Program: Helping neighborhoods revitalize contaminated properties since 1998
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For more than two decades, the Portland Brownfield Program has provided environmental investigations on more than 80 properties totaling over 110 acres. We support the transformation of brownfields into affordable housing, community space, nonprofit services, small businesses, and green space.
Trees help keep our rivers and streams healthy. You can beautify your property and improve your community by planting a tree. Get a one-time credit on your City of Portland water, sewer, stormwater bill for planting a tree in your yard.
Tryon Creek Watershed
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The Tryon Creek watershed is more than 4,000 acres located in urban, southwest Portland. Its most protected space is the 658-acre Tryon Creek State Natural Area, home to diverse fish and wildlife.
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