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Portland Water Bureau

From forest to faucet, we deliver the best drinking water in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 503-823-7404

1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204

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Billing cycle & late payment fees

Late payment fees reflect the actual cost of service.

Fees are charged to an account based on the following billing cycle:

 

Day  0:  Bill date  
Day 21: Due date

Customers unable to pay the balance in full may contact Customer Service to inquire about payment options. 

Day 28: Carrying charge applied   1% of past due amount
Day 35: Reminder notice issued   $  5.00
Day 42: Pre Shut-Off / Urgent notices issued   $ 10.00
Day 49: Last Chance Notice authorized    $ 15.00 when delivered

Day 56: Shut Off Authorization

  $ 65.00

After next read: Unauthorized usage fee if meter tampering is discovered after shut off.    $ 50.00
Approximately 14 days later:  Removal of meter if unauthorized usage continues and payment arrangements are not made. 

  $150.00

Minimum charge for crimping/freezing or uncrimping/unfreezing service of water supply line if tampering with water service occurs after meter removal.

  $730.00  

Returned payment charge

  $ 35.00

 

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