Water

Bureau/Office
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.
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Pay my bill

Log in to my account

Start, stop, or transfer service

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Apply for financial assistance with your sewer, stormwater, water bill

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Report drinking water quality or pressure concerns

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About us

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About Portland's water system

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Lead and drinking water

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Cryptosporidium and drinking water

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Water Cooler - Water Bureau employee portal

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Who is my water provider?

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Sign up for the Water Bureau's Monthly Newsletter

Contact

Portland Water Bureau

PWBCustomerService@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7770

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Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 405
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Financial assistance on your sewer, stormwater, water bill

map of Bull Run Treatment Projects in east Multnomah County, including the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment project off of Lusted Road and the Filtration project between Dodge Park Blvd and Bluff Road

Bull Run Treatment

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Water Bureau Improvements

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Water Efficiency Program

1900 SW 4th Ave building entrance.

Water Development Services

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Water Resources Education

News

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.

Blog post

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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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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2023

Please read our February 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2023

Please read our January 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

Newsletter

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Past Meetings and Hearings

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