The City of Portland Water Bureau serves water to nearly a quarter of all Oregonians. We’re committed to great water sources, public health, community relationships, and planning ahead. Our mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day.
With the official start of winter just around the corner, it’s finally time for classic winter activities: drinking hot cocoa, visiting the Portland ice rink, and winterizing your plumbing! Okay, that last one might not be a classic—but it should be. Here’s how to get started.
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.
