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Our call center will be closed Monday September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The call center will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday September 8th. For your convenience you may pay your bill online or pay by phone dialing 503-823-7770 and press 1.
The Portland Water Bureau monitors weather, water levels, and water use to ensure our customers have access to plenty of safe, clean drinking water all year. Thanks to careful planning and investment in two high-quality water sources, we’ll continue to meet our community’s needs for decades to come.
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Our water system includes over 2,250 miles of pipe with millions of gallons of water flowing through them everyday. At Sabin HydroPark, we're using that water to generate electricity. Thanks in part to the Portland Clean Energy Fund, that mirco-hydroelectric system is back to full power!
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Before you uncoil the hose and break out the sprinkler, check out our tips for a water-wise summer. From advice about watering your lawn or garden to rebates and free water-saving devices, we cover what you need to know to save water and money this summer.
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Thanks to quick action and strong coordination between Portland Water Bureau and City of Gresham crews, a major leak in one of Portland’s largest water mains (pipes) was successfully located, excavated, evaluated and repaired in less than a day. Traffic lanes on Powell Boulevard have reopened.
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With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start getting your garden ready to survive (and thrive!) through hot temperatures. We’re here to help Portlanders reduce outdoor water use while growing the garden of their dreams. Mulch is an important step to making your yard more water efficient.
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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.
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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!
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Residential customers don't have a meter to measure how much they put into the sewer system. So how do we know what your sewer charge should be? Learn how we use your winter water use to calculate your sewer charge and why that means you should find and fix leaks now.
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In 2025, the Portland Water Bureau won a Drinking Water Source Protection Award from the State of Oregon. While it’s no skeleton (yes, that’s a real Olympic event), we’d argue that source water protection is as hard as any Olympic event. Don’t believe us? We brought receipts.
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Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water than most non-native plants. Not sure where to begin? Don’t panic! Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season.
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When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. Multifamily and commercial properties often have specialized plumbing equipment (like swamp coolers) and may need to take extra steps to protect them from cold temperatures.
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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.
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With the changing seasons comes a change in your landscape’s watering needs. Here are some quick tips to help reduce your outdoor water use this fall.
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Things change. Whether you’ve lost a job or are feeling the pressures of rising costs, we can help. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay the sewer, stormwater, and water bill, please reach out. Many people don't realize they're eligible for one of our financial assistance programs.
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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.
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Oct. 16 is Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day to highlight the value of water in our lives. Take a moment to consider what a day without this vital resource would be like and all the work that happens every day above and below ground to make sure you’ll always have water when you need it.
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Manage a homeowner association (HOA), community association, multifamily building, or business? Increased summertime water use may appear on your next sewer, stormwater, and water bill. The Portland Water Bureau can help you review your water use and save water and money.
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What do efficient sprinklers, smart irrigation controllers, and personalized weekly watering updates have in common? They’re all ways you can help your plants stay happy while saving water and money! Whether you have an irrigation system or water by hand, we've got smart watering tips for you.
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Environmental Specialists like Thomas Krause test thousands of samples a year to make sure Portland’s drinking water is clean and safe.
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The days are longer and the temperature is rising. That means summer is here. At the Portland Water Bureau, that also means it’s the season of seasonal supply planning. (Try saying that five times fast!)
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