City Code Section
- Subject to contractual obligations, the Portland Water Bureau may temporarily suspend the delivery of water for the purpose of making repairs or improvements to its system, and, during an emergency, the Portland Water Bureau may ration the available water supply considering:
- A. Public health and safety.
- B. Equity.
- C. Contractual obligations.
- The Mayor and Commissioner-in-Charge of the Portland Water Bureau may authorize water sales agreements or contracts for wholesale supply. The Portland Water Bureau may supply wholesale distributors inside and outside Portland city limits.
- Wholesale services must be equipped with a minimum of a double-check valve assembly. This valve must be installed immediately downstream of the Portland Water Bureau service connection. Refer to Code Chapter 21.12 for backflow information.