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Stories from the Home Water Leak Repair Program

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.

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Open toilet in a nice bathroom overlaid with a icon showing two hands cupped around a $

Water-efficient home for the holidays

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

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Snowy background with text that reads Water-Efficient Home for the Holidays.

Unusually high bill? You might have a leak.

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.

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Graphic showing responsibility of water pipes. Repairing broken pipes on the customer’s side of the meter is the property owner’s responsibility.

Don't flush your money down the toilet

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.

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Text reading Let's find and fix leaks at home. Above and below the text are illustrations of different rooms in a house with water droplets over appliances that may have leaks

Got burst pipes? Apply for a credit on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill.

If you had frozen pipes burst or leak during the January 2024 winter weather event, 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.

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Close up image of an exposed and broken pipe with water bursting out of it. The pipe is surrounded by water and mud from the leak.

What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise

Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.

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Illustration of two construction workers standing in a puddle on the street caused by a main break and working together to turn a handle to close a valve

Prevent unwanted water use

You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.

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An outdoor hose spigot sticks out of a brick wall. The faucet is locked with a hose bib combination lock attachment.

Don't flush your money down the toilet

Leaks can waste a lot of water and money. There’s no better time than Fix-a-Leak Week (March 20-26) to track down household leaks that waste more than ONE TRILLION gallons of water nationwide each year.

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Text reading Let's find and fix leaks at home. Above and below the text are illustrations of different rooms in a house with water droplets over appliances that may have leaks

Water-Efficient Home for the Holidays

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

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Snowy background with text that reads Water-Efficient Home for the Holidays.

Love your throne on World Toilet Day

It’s easy to take that porcelain throne for granted, but toilets and sewers are essential for public health. Learn about some easy steps you can take at home to show your toilet some love.

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Toilet paper role crushed into the shape of a heart on top of a second toilet paper roll.

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