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Celebrate Fix a Leak Week (March 16–22, 2026) by getting your household leaks fixed! If you have a water leak or received a high water bill, you may qualify for free water leak repair.

Did you know that in one year the water leaks in your home could waste enough water to fill a backyard pool? Or that toilet leaks can use up to 5,000 gallons of water a day? Fix a Leak Week (March 16–22) is a great time to check for water leaks. It's a holiday that can save you water and money!

World Toilet Day highlights the critical role of toilets and wastewater infrastructure in protecting public health and the environment. Learn more about our wastewater system and some easy steps you can take to show your toilet some love.

When it comes to Halloween frights, you don't need ghosts, goblins, or ghouls to terrify. Home water leaks can be plenty scary. Here's a treat that's better than candy: Our Home Water Leak Repair Program can help Portland homeowners fix leaks for free. And that's no trick.

Do you have a leaky toilet? Is your water service line leaking? If the answer is yes, you may be able to get it fixed for free through the Portland Water Bureau's Home Water Leak Repair Program.

Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!

Leaks are a leading cause of unexpectedly high water bills. If you find a leak, you can request an adjustment (or credit) to your sewer, stormwater, and water bill so you don’t have to pay for the increased water use.

Leaks can waste a lot of water and money. There’s no better time than Fix-a-Leak Week (March 18-24) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.