Protect your home and plumbing
A few simple actions today can help prevent costly repairs or cleanups later.
Remember: Wipes clog pipes! Put wipes of any kind—even those labeled flushable—into the trash. Learn more at portland.gov/bes/safe-flush.
Prepare for winter rains. Clear your gutters and downspouts of leaves and debris. Fix any holes or bad connections.
Make sure water flows away from your home and other foundations. If you have drainage issues on your property, you can call 503-823-5858 or email drainage.inquiries@portlandoregon.gov for help.
Grease can block pipes. Learn about good kitchen practices to keep fats, oils, and grease out of your pipes and sewer connection at portland.gov/bes/fatfreepipes.
Prepare for freezing temperatures. Disconnect your hoses and use an insulated cover for all exterior hose bibs before outdoor temperatures drop to freezing.
When temperatures dip to freezing—Keep cabinet doors open to help keep pipes warm. If your pipes do freeze, slowly thaw them with a hair dryer or heat lamp.
Find more winter preparation tips at portland.gov/water/prepare-winter.
You can help prevent street flooding. Portland Bureau of Transportation crews work hard to keep storm drains clear to prevent flooding. You can help by adopting a storm drain near you. Learn more and find tips on how to clear storm drains at portland.gov/storm-drain.
Are you facing disconnection?
Contact us for bill assistance. We can help. Information at portland.gov/water/avoid-shutoffs. Contact us to find out if you qualify for financial assistance.
¿Se enfrenta a una desconexión? Póngase en contacto con nosotros para asistencia con la factura. Podemos ayudar. Información en portland.gov/water/avoid-shutoffs.Contáctenos para saber si califica para una ayuda económica.
Вы сталкиваетесь с угрозой отключения водоснабжения? Обращайтесь к нам за помощью в оплате счетов. Мы можем помочь. Информация на веб-сайте portland.gov/water/avoid-shutoffs. Обращайтесь к нам чтобы узнать, имеете ли вы право на финансовую помощь.
Bạn có nguy cơ bị cắt dịch vụ cấp nước nếu bạn không trả tiền không? Liên hệ với chúng tôi việc thanh toán hóa đơn. Chúng tôi có thể trợ giúp. Thông tin tại portland.gov/water/avoid-shutoffs. Liên hệ với chúng tôi để tìm hiểu xem quý vị có đủ điều kiện nhận hỗ trợ tài chính hay không.
您面临供水服务中断吗？ 请联系我们获取账单协助。 我们可以提供协助。 信息portland.gov/water/avoid-shutoffs. 请联系我们，查看您是否符合获得财务援助的资格。
On the web: portland.gov/water/financialassistance
Phone: 503-823-7770
Email: pwbcustomerservice@portlandoregon.gov
Pay your bill online: portland.gov/utilitybill
Do you live or work in a floodplain?
Find out if your home or business is in a floodplain. Search your address on portlandmaps.com. Then, go to Public Safety and look for FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.
If you do live or work in a floodplain:
- Make an emergency plan with your family.
- Sign up for emergency notifications at publicalerts.org.
- Protect your property with flood insurance. Call your agent or visit floodsmart.gov for more information.
- Get a permit before adding or moving soil. Call 503-823-7300 before building in a floodplain.
- Find more information on how to prepare at portland.gov/flooding.
¿Vive o tiene una propiedad en una llanura aluvial? Cómo prepararse si vive o trabaja en una llanura aluvial. (En español)
Bạn Có Sống Hoặc Sở Hữu Đất Trong Vùng Lũ Hay Không?Làm Cách Nào Để Chuẩn Bị Nếu Như Bạn Sống Hoặc Làm Việc Ở Vùng Trũng. (Xem ở tiếng Việt)
Вы живете или владеете недвижимостью в пойме?Как подготовиться, если вы живете или работаете в районе поймы (На русском языке)
您是否在洪泛区居住或拥有房产？如果您在洪泛区生活或工作，如何做好准备 (于 中文)
Treebate: Small investment with big returns
Get a credit on your sewer/stormwater/water bill when you purchase and plant a tree in your yard. Learn more and apply for Treebate.
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