Applying For New Services
Check List When applying for water service, you will need to provide the Portland Water District with the following information as part of your application.
Completed Application Site plans indicating building(s) location with distance from street line to proposed building (2 sets) Proposed meter location. Services requiring 300 feet or more of pipe will be required to install a meter box. Assessor's parcel number Building permit number or grading permit number Name, address, and telephone number of plumbing contractor Completed hydrant/fire service form signed by a representative from the local fire protection agency. Size of service required or flow (in GPM) required to serve Number of meters required Existing site environmental data (if available)
Fees
Water Service - 1" or less For domestic water services of 1" or less, a metal bodied valve is required before and after the meter installation with 18" between the valves. Ball valves are recommended.
Water Service - larger than 1" Meters larger than 1" require a bypass and a spool piece that will be supplied by the Portland Water District. It is up to the property owner to install proper valving to control the flow of water.
Water Service - larger than 2" All services larger than 2" require special plumbing. Plans can be supplied on request. Meter installations larger than 2" are to be plumbed by the contractor, and PWD will install the meter.
