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Three tips for “March Madness” season
Your water meter deserves some TLC this March Madness season. Here are three tips everyone should follow as you tend to your yard this spring.
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Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to administrative rules for user, development, and connection charges
Environmental Services is proposing changes to multiple administrative rules related to user, development, and connection charges. The public can submit comments on the proposed revisions beginning April 1, 2024.
Public notice
Out of this world! Using space to find water leaks in Portland
What do Mars, water leaks, and Portland have in common? This Fix a Leak Week, learn how we're using satellites to find leaks and save money and water.
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How to catch a running toilet
Toilet leaks are the most common household leaks. There’s no better time than Fix a Leak Week (March 18-24) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.
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Don't flush your money down the toilet
Leaks can waste a lot of water and money. There’s no better time than Fix-a-Leak Week (March 18-24) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.
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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: March 2024
Please read our March 2024 Hydroelectric Project Update.
Newsletter
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.
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Winter weather response…all year round
Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.
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Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water
Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.
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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.
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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.
Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.
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UPDATE: City's largest sewage pump station repaired, in full service
Crews are working around the clock to keep essential sewage infrastructure operating as the freezing temperatures trigger multiple impacts.
Updated Press release
Seeing yellow or green-tinted drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.
Residents around the Portland-area may be seeing a slight, yellow or green color in the water. This color is a lingering result of the heavy rains in early December. This is a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the Bull Run Watershed.
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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: December 2023
Please read our December 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway
Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.
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Prevent unwanted water use
You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.
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