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Portland's Water Sources
Where is all that water coming from, anyway?

Water Quality
Learn about water treatment and other aspects of your drinking water.

Water System Basics
Basic information about the elements of Portland's drinking water system.

Water Storage
Portland's H2O is stored in reservoirs, tanks and more.

Cross Connection & Backflow
Learn about system cross-connection and backflow.

Water Flow & Water Pressure
Learn about your water flow and pressure.

FAQ's
The most frequently asked questions about Portland's H2O.

Water Resources Education
NOT VIEWABLE BY PUBLIC 1-22-2009

Bull Run Watershed Tours
Tours of Portland's primary drinking water source.

LT2 (Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule)
Follow the bureau's efforts regarding LT2.

Report Problems with Your Water Service

Portland's H2O

These conduits will be buried in spring 2009.

Pictured is Dam 2 at the Bull Run watershed.

The Vernon Tanks have been converted into a HydroPark facility.

Portland's water system has been in place since 1895! While ths system parts have grown throughout the years, many of the basics have stayed the same.

Learn more about what it takes to to get water to your tap -- from forest to faucet!

Portland Water Bureau

1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Rm. 600 Portland, OR 97204 * 503-823-7404

Click here to pay/view your bill online.