Request a kit to test your drinking water for lead

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We provide free lead-in-water testing for residents, childcare providers, and schools. Learn how to request a free test kit on this page.
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Portland-area residents

We offer free lead-in-water testing to Portland residents and residents in the service area of some surrounding water providers. The test kit includes instructions, sample bottles, a postage-paid return envelope, and an information card for you to fill out and return with the water sample. Fill out the form below to order a kit.

Portland provides free lead-in-water testing for residents in the service areas of the following water providers:

  • Portland Water Bureau
  • Burlington Water District
  • City of Gresham
  • City of Tualatin
  • Lake Grove Water District
  • Lorna Portland Water
  • Lusted Water District
  • Palatine Hill Water District
  • Pleasant Home Water District
  • Raleigh Water District
  • Rockwood PUD
  • Tualatin Valley Water District
  • Valley View Water District
  • West Slope Water District
Portland's lead in water sampling instructions 582.29 KB

Childcare facilities in Portland

We provide free lead testing for licensed in-home and center-based childcare providers in the Portland Water Bureau service area. Childcare providers can order free lead-in-water testing online or by calling 503-823-7525. Our lead testing program meets the requirements for state-mandated testing. Learn more about Oregon’s requirements at the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Lead Testing page.

Public, private, and charter schools in Portland

We provide free lead testing and technical assistance to schools in the Portland Water Bureau service area. Request assistance or testing for schools by email (WBWaterLine@portlandoregon.gov) or call 503-823-7525.
 

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Next Steps

Request a child care provider kit that meets state testing regulations.

Next Steps

Request assistance or testing for schools by email at WBFacilities@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-7525.

Contact Us

If you want to test water at a location that is not a residence, child care facility, or school, contact us at WBWaterLine@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7525 to see if we can provide lead-in-water testing for your location. You may also choose to pay a private laboratory to test your water, Oregon Health Authority provides a list of labs you can choose from.

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The location of your sampling address is not eligible for free testing from the Portland Water Bureau. Contact your water provider to see if they provide free testing. You can also pay a laboratory to test your water, find a lab at https://orelap.state.or.us/searchLabs.

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You are eligible for free testing from the Portland Water Bureau. Please complete and submit this form to receive a kit.

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Contact

Water Quality Line

Ask drinking water quality and pressure questions.
WBWaterLine@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7525Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Interpretation services available.

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Lead and drinking water
Report drinking water quality or pressure concerns
Filtering or treating drinking water at home
Lead-in-Water Testing Order Form for Child Care Providers in Portland, Oregon

Topics

Water, stormwater, and sewer

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