information
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Water, stormwater, and sewer

Pay your bill or report a problem, conservation resources

News and Notices

CSO Advisory: Combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River from a single outfall near Willamette Park

A rainstorm moving through Portland this afternoon (Monday, May 12) led to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) from a single outfall near Willamette Park at 4:53 p.m.

News article


Advisory: Sewer and Stormwater Backup on North Columbia Boulevard

Westbound N Columbia Blvd is currently closed west of the I-5 off-ramp due to a potential sewer and stormwater backup. Eastbound N Columbia Blvd remains open. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Crews are coordinating road closures to ensure public safety.

Updated News article


Intent to Request Release of Funds: Villa de Clara Vista

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Public notice


Updated Traffic Advisory: Lane remains closed at NE Airport Way and 148th Avenue

Drivers advised to use detour for westbound travel on NE Airport Way and the southbound right turn lane on NE 148th Ave to Airport Way while Portland Water Bureau crews repair a water main break. The lane closures are expected to remain in place until Friday, May 16.

Updated Traffic Advisory


Filtration Neighbor Update - May 9, 2025

Read the May. 9, 2025 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update to learn about Wind-down and site safety/security activities for the week beginning May 12.

Newsletter


Construction and Maintenance

Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Construction began April 15, 2024. The project is expected to be complete by October 2025.
2025 to 2027

Today

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee reviews ratepayer requests for account adjustments, proposed account actions, and other disputes concerning water, sewer, and/or stormwater accounts.

9:30 am 10:30 am
Public Meeting

Upcoming Events

Washington Park Reservoir Grand Opening

Come celebrate the opening of the Washington Park Reservoir site! The Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area, is hosting a grand opening to showcase the brand-new park space. Join us for a day of festivities, tours, and a community outreach fair!

10:00 am 4:00 pm
Community Event
Washington Park Reflecting Pool at Reservoir 3

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (July 2025)

Online community meeting to update neighbors on Portland Water Bureau's Bull Run Filtration construction progress.

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (October 2025)

Online community meeting to update neighbors on Portland Water Bureau's Bull Run Filtration construction progress.

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Meeting

Back to top