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The treatment and distribution of potable water to fire
protection systems, homes, and business and the collection and
treatment of wastewater require the proper functioning of many
infrastructure assets. Current water and wastewater assets are
valued in excess of $300 million. In addition, each year, the
Portland Water District Board of Trustees approves a capital
improvement plan that includes approximately $11 million dollars in
water and wastewater investments. Those investments are critical in
providing reliable, quality services to our customers.
Regularly developers, residents, businesses, and municipalities
find they have a need for public water and wastewater and extend the
system. The Portland Water does not use water and wastewater rates
to expand the system unless it is needed to improve current
services. Therefore, those requesting to extend the systems to
serve new customers, must bear the costs. Similarity, new
construction needs to be connected to the systems if it is within
our service area. Specific guidelines must be followed to ensure
proper functioning and reliability.
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