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Water Bureau Development Services provides permitting review for main extensions, water services and fire services, in the public right-of-way for residential development, commercial development and public works permits.
1900 SW 4th Ave building entrance.
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W-3 Small Meter Sizing Worksheet

W-4 large meter sizing worksheet

W-6 fee statement request

Separate Metering Code Guide

Portland Water Bureau manuals and design standards

Request fire flow information

cross-connection created by hoses

Backflow prevention and cross-connection control

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About hydrant permits for nonpotable use

Water development fees and system development charges (SDC)

Portland Water Bureau Engineering & Technical Standards Administrative Rule

Title 21 Water City Code


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Water Bureau Development Services

Water Available
emaildevrev@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-736824 hour voicemail

Water Bureau Maintenance & Construction Coordinators

emailwbistateshed@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-152624 hr voicemail

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Development Services (BDS)

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