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Finding leaks from space: How the Water Bureau uses space-age technology to reduce water loss

To mark World Water Loss Day, the Portland Water Bureau is celebrating the success of our satellite leak detection program! This year, we reduced our water loss by 370 million gallons (about a year's worth of water for 8,000 homes) and our carbon footprint by approximately 56 metric tons of carbon.

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Water-efficient home for the holidays

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

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Home improvement in your future? Does your business need a new ice machine? Don’t miss out on rebates!

Did you know that you can get money back on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill for making water-efficient upgrades? The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates on water-efficient toilets and irrigation equipment, as well as on commercial air-cooled ice machines.

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Four ways to fall into water savings

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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Imagine a day without water

Oct. 17 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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Get smart about irrigation this summer using these four tips

July is Smart Irrigation Month. Celebrate by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste. Here are four ways to get started!

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How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

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Four ways to keep your yard healthy and save water this summer

With summer officially upon us, it’s time to embrace the longer days and warmer weather here in Portland! As we prepare for summer barbecues and all things patio season, here are some tips to help you save water outdoors.

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Water Droplets: Just one broken or missing component in your irrigation system could be wasting 1,000 gallons of water per week! Picture of sprinkling spraying.

Out of this world! Using space to find water leaks in Portland

What do Mars, water leaks, and Portland have in common? This Fix a Leak Week, learn how we're using satellites to find leaks and save money and water.

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How to catch a running toilet

Toilet leaks are the most common household leaks. 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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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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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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Four tips for fall water savings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.

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Two tall pale green water towers stand in a residential setting, with multiple houses and yards surrounding it. Several trees nearby have leaves changing into red and orange fall colors.

How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

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Close up of a leafy plant. One leaf in the middle is wilting and has a pale greenish yellow color.

Three ways to stop being 'irrigated' by water waste

Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month this July by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste.

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Image of a sprinkler spraying green grass with text reading "do your part to water wisely."

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

How to catch a running toilet

Toilet leaks are the most common household leaks. 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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Woman with crazed facial expression enthusiastically points at a toilet with blue water in the bowl.

Finding leaks from space

Yes, you read that right--from space! Learn how we're using satellites to find leaks and save water and money.

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Satellite with emoji eyes and lips floating in space above the earth, surrounded by water droplets and water infrastructure (such as pipes, toilets, fire hydrants, etc.) and planets..

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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Fall Into Water Savings

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your landscape. Here are a few tips to keep your landscape resilient and water efficient this season.

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Two tall pale green water towers stand in a residential setting, with multiple houses and yards surrounding it. Several trees nearby have leaves changing into red and orange fall colors.

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