How do I get a permit to build or replace an on-site septic system?
- Obtain an on-site septic system certification from the Portland Bureau of Development Services
- Contact Multnomah County Land Use Planning office for approval of new or expanded land use
Where do I find information about the quality of my drinking water?
- Private well owners should contact Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- If you live in Portland, contact the Portland Water Bureau
- If you live in Gresham, contact the City of Gresham
- If you live in Troutdale, contact the City of Troutdale
How do I report illegal dumping or spills?
- For illegal dumping in unincorporated Multnomah County, contact Multnomah County Health Department
- For complaints related to agricultural activities contact Oregon Department of Agriculture
- For pollution of land, air, or water in any area, contact Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- For spills in Portland, contact the City of Portland
- For spill in Gresham, contact the City of Gresham
- For illegal dumping in Troutdale, contact the City of Troutdale
- For nuisance violations in Wood Village, contact the City of Wood Village
- For illegal dumping in Fairview, contact the City of Fairview
Where do I get a permit to replace my driveway culvert?
- Obtain a Fish Passage Plan for Road-Stream Crossing Application from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Contact Multnomah County Land Use Planning office for approval of new or expanded culvert
Is it legal to fish in County streams?
- Some streams in Multnomah County are closed to fishing. See the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations.
Where do I find technical assistance for agricultural lands?
- If you live west of the Willamette River in Multnomah County, contact West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
- If you live east of the Willamette River in Multnomah County, contact East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
