City Code Section
- It is unlawful to use (or allow someone to use) water service that the Portland Water Bureau has shut off or not yet activated.
- If water is turned on without Portland Water Bureau approval, the Portland Water Bureau may shut the water off and enforcement actions may be taken against the violators.
- If the Portland Water Bureau shuts off service (by removing the meter or shutting water off at the main), the property owner, tenant or person responsible for payment must pay to restore the service. The Annual Rates Ordinance shows fees for restoring service.
- The Portland Water Bureau will not turn water back on until the charges have been paid.