Contact the Water Bureau

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Customer Service

For information about your City of Portland sewer, stormwater and water service. Call when setting up a new account or moving addresses.

Visit our Customer Service page for contact information.

Emergency Line 

Hotline for water system emergencies. 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Visit our emergency line page for contact information.

Downtown Reception Desk

For general questions about water.

503-823-7404 (interpretation services available)

hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Water Quality Line

For questions regarding water quality or water pressure.

Visit our Water Quality Line page for contact information.

Water Conservation Hotline

Information and tools to use water wisely.

Visit our Water Efficiency Services page for contact information

Hydrant Permits

Contact staff about getting a fire hydrant permit to use water temporarily. 

Visit our hydrant permits page for contact information.

Water Development Services

To request installation, change in size, relocation, or removal of meters or fire lines; or to request installation or relocation of a fire hydrant.

Visit our Development Services page for contact information.

Water Bureau Security

To report a security issue associated with a Portland Water Bureau property. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

503-823-6084

Property Questions or Concerns 

Call this number to report concerns or ask questions about Water Bureau properties.

503-823-7503

hours: 8am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

PDX 311

Call this number to be directed to any staff or program in any department at the City of Portland or Multnomah County.

Dial 3-1-1 or 503-823-4000 (if outside Multnomah County)

hours: 7am to 8pm, Monday through Friday 

Physical Addresses

Customer Service Center

Walk-In Center: 664 N. Tillamook St., Portland, OR 97227 (Google Map)

Open for cash payments only.  Cash payments can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

After-Hours Depository

Located near the entrance of 664 N. Tillamook St., Portland, OR 97227

Development Services

Walk-ins, payments, and deliveries: 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 | Google Map
Mailing-only address: 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Ste. 405, Portland, OR 97204 | Google Map

Interstate Facility

Hydrant permits and deliveries: 1850 N. Interstate St., Portland, OR 97227 | Google Map
Mailing-only address: 664 N. Tillamook St., Portland, OR 97227| Google Map

Contact

Portland Water Bureau Customer Service

Water service emergency line

Report leaks or water service disruptions/problems.
phone number503-823-487424 hours a day, 7 days a week

Water Quality Line

Ask drinking water quality and pressure questions.

Water Bureau Development Services

Water Available