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Proposed Administrative Rule: Water and Water-Related User Rates, Charges, and Fees
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Public notice
Updated
The Portland Water Bureau is proposing a new administrative rule related to water rates, charges, and fees. These rules were previously included in the annual water rates ordinance. The public comment period ended at 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026.
Three tips for “March Madness” season
Water
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Blog post
Published
Your water meter deserves some TLC this March Madness season. Here are three tips everyone should follow as you tend to your yard this spring.
Prevent unwanted water use
Water
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News article
Published
You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.
How to avoid utility scams this holiday season
Water
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Blog post
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Learn how to spot and avoid potential scams.
Spring is here. Keep your meter clear.
Water
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Blog post
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Water meter readers walk far and near,
to read each meter four times a year.
If your meter's blocked, they'll have to reappear.
So help them out and keep your meter clear!
to read each meter four times a year.
If your meter's blocked, they'll have to reappear.
So help them out and keep your meter clear!
How to Avoid Utility Scams this Holiday Season
Water
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Blog post
Published
Learn how to spot and avoid potential scams.
Spring 2021 bill insert
Water
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News article
Published
News for the spring: upgrades to your drinking water treatment, what to do if you're having trouble paying your bill, the benefits of gardening with native plants, and more.
Winter 2020–2021 bill insert
Water
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News article
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Want to know how to take care of your home plumbing? What to do if you live in a floodplain? Who you can call if you're having trouble paying your bill? It's all in this edition of your quarterly newsletter from the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of Environmental Services.
Bureau of Environmental Services Update: Changes to Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Manuals
Permitting & Development
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Newsletter
Updated
Read news from the Bureau of Environmental Services about the Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manuals.