Water Management and Conservation

We are committed to responsible water management and strive to integrate water conservation and management into our daily decisions. Our goals are to:

·      Increase water use efficiency (reduce waste) and reduce operating costs.

·      Encourage the use of our non-potable water sources including well and surface water, rainwater, and wastewater to help conserve potable water for the region.

To be successful, our conservation strategy must incorporate more than just a mechanism for installing structural water-saving features. It also includes a framework of programs and tools that promote a culture of water conservation.

Examples of water conservation projects include:

1.     Installation of high efficiency appliances and low flow toilets and urinals in the PDX Terminal.

2.     Conversion of rental car wash water at PDX from potable to non-potable water sources, including water re-use and rainwater harvesting..

 

3.     Conversion of irrigation water along Port roadways and greenspaces from potable to non-potable water sources. 

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