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Apply for the Home Water Leak Repair Program

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The Home Water Leak Repair Program is funded by the Portland Water Bureau and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). When we fix leaks and save water, we also save energy and reduce carbon emissions.

Commercial ice machine rebate application

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Get a rebate from the Portland Water Bureau when you replace a water-cooled ice machine with an ENERGY STAR certified air-cooled model. ENERGY STAR commercial air-cooled ice machines are up to 80 percent more water efficient than water-cooled models.

Contact the Water Bureau

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We're here to help. Find contact information for our programs and services below.

Custom water efficiency incentive

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Looking for ways to save water and money at your commercial facility, business, restaurant, or multi-family property? The Portland Water Bureau's custom water efficiency rebate program will pay for half of your approved water efficiency project costs up to a maximum of $5,000.

Get a free water efficiency kit

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Portland Water Bureau customers can order a FREE water efficiency kit. Choose from a variety of simple-to-install water-saving devices for the fixtures in your home.

Home repair resources

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How to check for leaks

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Suspect you might have a leak? Did you know you can use your water meter to investigate? Here are some tips to help you figure out if there is a leak in your home.

How to find and fix a toilet leak

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Toilets are one of the likeliest places in the home to find leaks. These leaks can waste thousands of gallons per month! Save money and water by fixing simple toilet leaks yourself. Follow these easy steps.

How to fix a faucet leak

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Leaks not only put stress on the drinking water system, but also send clean water to the wastewater treatment plant. Reduce your impact on the environment and save money and water by repairing some leaks yourself! Follow these easy steps to fix a leaky faucet.

Outdoor rebate application

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Get a rebate from the Portland Water Bureau when you purchase a WaterSense-labeled irrigation controller, spray sprinkler bodies, or efficient multistream rotating sprinkler nozzles.

Request a commercial water efficiency consultation

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Do you want to know how your business could use less water? Request a FREE water efficiency consultation!

Saving water at your business

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Are you looking for ways to use less water at your business? The Water Bureau can help! We offer free water efficiency services, like water use consultations, rebates, and water-efficient devices.

Saving water in your home

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Homes are where we cook, clean, shower and generally use water! While Portlanders are some of the most efficient water-users in the country (we use about 45 to 50 gallons per person per day), there are ways to save even more.

Saving water outdoors

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Whether you water your outdoor plants manually or have a irrigation system, there's always room for water conservation. Here are some tips to save water in your yard.

Washing machine rebate application

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Get a rebate from the Portland Water Bureau when you purchase an efficient ENERGY STAR certified washing machine. ENERGY STAR certified washing machines use about 30 percent less water than standard models.

Water curtailment

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Learn what a water curtailment event is, what it would mean for you, and how we plan for these events.

Water Efficiency Rebates

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The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates for water efficient appliances and equipment to help you save water and money on your indoor and outdoor water use. Our current rebate opportunities are listed below.

Water Management and Conservation Plan

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To fulfill requirements from the State of Oregon and to adhere to the value of careful stewardship of natural resources, the bureau follows its Water Management and Conservation Plan to use water as efficiently and sustainably as possible.

Why is my home water use suddenly high?

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From a toilet leak to visiting house guests to watering the garden, there are many reasons why your home water use might be higher than normal. Here are some questions that can help you locate the cause.

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