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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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Tips to help your HOA, multifamily building, or business save water every day!
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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Got plants? We've got smart summer watering tips for you!
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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A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season
Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.
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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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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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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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