Water Rates in Portland, OR
The Portland Water Bureau serves Portland with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$29.62/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $10.92 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Portland calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Non-residential sanitary sewer per CCF of water use
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$18.72/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$37.07
Sewer Base$0.00
Flat Rate Utility
Portland uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
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