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Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Important information about lead in your drinking water (ASL)

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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.
Report drinking water quality issues
WBWaterLine@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7525Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Interpretation services available.

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Lead and drinking water
Drinking water test results

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Water, stormwater, and sewer

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