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The City of Portland, Oregon

Environmental Services

working for clean rivers

Phone: 503-823-7740

Fax: 503-823-6995

1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000, Portland, OR 97204

Portland Basement Moisture Survey

Do you have basement seepage problems? We'd like to hear about it.

Environmental Services gathers information from property owners who have had problems with sewer back-ups or seepage in their basements. Many things can cause moisture problems in basements. Your responses to this survey will help us identify areas where sewers have backed up into basements and areas where groundwater has leaked into basements.
Name
Street Address*
 
e.g. 1120 SW 5TH or 5TH AND MAIN or 100-200 5TH

What is the source of the water entering your basement?

Check all that apply.
Sewer pipe or floor drain
Walls
Floor/cracks or openings
Other (please specify)
Did the water contain sewage?

If you answered "Yes" please call 503-823-1700 to report the problem.
Does the water enter from the same place each time?

How often does water enter your basement?

Check all that apply.
Heavy rainfall events
Every rainfall event
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Once a year
Less than once a year
How many times has water entered your basement through a sewer pipe or floor drain during heavy rainfall events?
How long have you lived at this address?
When did water last enter your basement? Please enter as much information as you have about the date. Approximate dates are fine.
Did it produce standing water?
How long does the problem typically last?
Do you have a French drain on your property? (A French drain is a trench covered with gravel or rock or containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from an area)
Do you have a sump pump on your property? (A sump pump removes water from sump basins commonly found in residential basements)
What do you think is the cause of water entering your basement?
Can you provide any other information regarding moisture in your basement?
Do you notice large amounts of standing water on the ground in your neighborhood, particularly after long periods of heavy rain?
If so, where?
How long does this standing water usually remain after it stops raining?
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Thank you for filling out the survey.

Please click the Submit button to send us your responses.

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