Water restrictions in Multnomah County, OR — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Multnomah County unincorporated areas have no standing outdoor water restrictions under normal conditions. Water service is generally provided through municipal systems (Portland Water Bureau, Gresham). Oregon OWRD monitors drought statewide. Emergency curtailment may restrict outdoor use.
Most of unincorporated Multnomah County within the Urban Growth Boundary receives water service from the Portland Water Bureau or other municipal utilities. Portland Water Bureau's curtailment framework (PCC Title 21.32) applies to all customers in the service area. Rural unincorporated areas with private wells are governed by Oregon water rights law (ORS 537). No standing outdoor irrigation restrictions apply under normal conditions. During drought emergencies, curtailment stages could restrict or prohibit outdoor use. Oregon OWRD monitors statewide drought conditions at oregon.gov/owrd.
Water waste: warning, then fines $50 to $250. Drought restriction violations: escalating fines. Water district surcharges possible.
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