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Water & Wastewater
About the Department
The utilities administration of the public works department provides operation, maintenance and repair to the water distribution, wastewater collection system and the wastewater treatment plant.

Responsibilities
  • The City of Portland purchases its treated drinking water from the San Patricio Municipal Water District. View information about where our water comes from
  • Commercial wastewater collection provides guidance for proper commercial wastewater disposal
  • Our wastewater treatment personnel are responsible for the operations and maintenance activities at the wastewater treatment plant on Moore Avenue
  • Residential wastewater collection is tasked with maintaining the sewer lines and mains throughout the city
  • Water distribution includes maintenance of the water towers, storage tanks, distribution lines, fire hydrants and water meters throughout the city

Additional Information
For questions about utilities administration or repair requests, please call (361) 777-2943.