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Got burst pipes? Apply for a credit on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill.

If you had frozen pipes burst or leak during the January 2024 winter weather event, you can request an adjustment (or credit) to your sewer, stormwater, and water bill so you don’t have to pay for the increased water use.

February 2, 2024 9:38 am News article

Close up image of an exposed and broken pipe with water bursting out of it. The pipe is surrounded by water and mud from the leak.

Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

January 25, 2024 10:08 am News article

New Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities

What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise

Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.

Updated January 19, 2024 9:30 am News article

Illustration of two construction workers standing in a puddle on the street caused by a main break and working together to turn a handle to close a valve

Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements

The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.

Updated July 17, 2023 2:30 pm News article

Photo shows an open space holding flood water with dry winter grasses and split-rail fencing

Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

May 22, 2023 10:35 am News article

An Environmental Services employee standing between two huge pipes while talking to a group of tour participants.

City Awards Nearly $500,000 To Support Community-led Projects and Programs About the Portland Harbor Superfund

February 14, 2023 10:52 am News article

Join the Urban Forestry Commission

Joining the Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is one of the most effective ways community members can help advocate and care for our city’s urban forest!

Updated June 23, 2022 1:44 pm News article

A UFC member helps secure a species tag to a newly planted tree.

Portland Urban Forestry Marks 45 Years as Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 45th Tree City USA Award, 25th Growth Award, and 3rd Tree Cities of the World Award. These programs recognize high achievement in municipal tree programs nationally and globally.

April 11, 2022 7:00 am News article

PP&R celebrates our teammates - meet Director Adena Long

This is a profile of PP&R Director Adena Long. It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).

February 23, 2022 11:05 am News article

Portland Harbor Community Involvement Grant Recipients Will Support Engagement Efforts Led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

The City's Portland Harbor Community Involvement Grant Program announces this year's grant recipients. Learn more about the recipients and their visions for supporting community involvement in the Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup.

January 14, 2022 5:00 pm News article

Photo shows two youths in a canoe on the Willamette River. One youth is looking through binoculars.

Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.

December 16, 2021 1:20 pm News article

Snow covered trees and buildings surrounding South Park Blocks in Southwest Portland are lit by the morning sun.

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

August 13, 2021 4:00 pm News article

Now Accepting Applications for Portland Harbor Community Grants

Portland Harbor community grants support communities’ participation in the Superfund cleanup. BIPOC-led organizations and groups with strong relationships with communities disproportionately impacted by the Portland Harbor site and cleanup are encouraged to apply. Applications due May 21.

April 22, 2021 8:30 am News article

Several people from the Lower Estuary Partnership and Green Workforce Academy paddling away in kayak from a boat ramp on the Willamette River.

Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.

April 10, 2021 6:31 pm News article

Four youth show off their muddy shoes in front of the tree they just planted.

Spring Pre-application Deadline Approaches for Percent for Green Grants

Percent for Green grants support community groups who would like to complete large-scale green infrastructure projects to provide benefits for watershed health and the community. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000.

April 2, 2021 10:00 am News article

Photo shows a structure on the left with an ecoroof and a bioswale planted with grasses and shrubs.

Share your Views on a Draft Proposal for Updates to Portland’s Tree Code

Updated July 28, 2020 1:35 pm News article

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