Water Resources Division

Water programs ensure that this community’s drinking water supplies are protected, available, and affordable now and into the future. 

Programs and services

• Cascade Groundwater Alliance
• Water quality
• Water conservation
• Water flushing program
• Lead prevention
• Wellfield protection
• Backflow prevention
• Reservoir protection

Resources and tools

• Free lead testing
• Emergency preparedness - storing water 
• Conservation resources
• Español - conservación de recursos
• Fix a leak
• Turning off your water meter
• Winter pipe preparation 
• Regional Water Providers Consortium
• Environmental Protection Agency - Be aware, Be prepared video 
  
  

The Watershed and Stormwater program improves flood protection and water quality through restoration of natural areas and the construction and maintenance of the City's public stormwater system.  Staff works with the community on invasive weed control, native plants and toxic reduction to protect local streams and wetlands.

Stormwater programs

Business programs

• Business pollution prevention
• Stormdrain cleaning assistance program
• Private water quality facilities
• Well field protection 
• Fats oils and grease (FOG) program
• Compliance manuals
• Reduce my stormwater bill
• Green businesses

Programs and services 

• Residential programs
• Manuals, reports and stormwater code
• Report a spill
• Volunteer and educational tours 

Partners

• Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams
• Johnson Creek Watershed Council
• Columbia Slough Watershed Council
• East Multnomah County Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD)
• EcoBiz
• Follow the Water

Media

KPTV - Clean Water, It's Our Future

Wastewater Services maintains nearly 300 miles of sewer collection lines in Gresham, Fairview and Wood Village. Wastewater is monitored and treated at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

Programs and services

• Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) program
• Industrial pretreatment program
• Mercury minimization plan
• Sewer backup response
• Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City is committed to protecting public health and ensuring water quality meets all federal, state and local requirements.