Avoid utility scams

Due to recent reports in the region of individuals posing as City drinking water or utility billing officials, be on the lookout for fraudulent phone calls. Read more on our blog post How to avoid utility scams.

Important information about lead in your drinking water (ASL)

Information

Learn how lead enters drinking water, how you can test for lead and reduce your exposure to lead in water, and what the Water Bureau is doing to reduce lead in water.

What you need to know about lead in household plumbing and your drinking water

Important information about lead in your drinking water

Health effects of lead

Sources of lead

Easy steps for reducing lead exposure from drinking water

Lead testing results

Drinking water treatment improvements starting this spring

Resources to reduce your exposure to lead

Contact

Water Quality Line

Ask drinking water quality and pressure questions.

WBWaterLine@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7525Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Interpretation services available.

Topics

Water, stormwater, and sewer

See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.