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Portland, OR Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory
Compare 6 verified local providers approved for Portland Water Bureau — Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control (Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing ([email protected] — 10 Business Day Rule)) and City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) — Cut Through the FOG Program commercial grease interceptor pump-out manifests (follow the schedule on your utility notice or permit).
PORTLAND BARCODE STICKER & RESIDENTIAL RATE TIP: When the Portland Water Bureau mails your annual reminder letter, save the enclosed barcode sticker labels! Giving those stickers (or the serial/location numbers on them) to an independent OHA-certified BAT tester speeds up processing at [email protected] and gets your residential irrigation test done for $55–$90 (often with a $10/yr Auto-Annual discount)—compared to $350+ charged by large commercial plumbing shops.
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Free Backflow Test & Grease Trap Due-Date Reminder in Portland
Tell us when your last backflow test or grease trap pump-out was and how often it’s required. We’ll email you a confirmation now, then a reminder about 30 days and again about 7 days before the next one is due (for pump-outs every 45 days or less, just the 7-day reminder) — so you don’t get hit with a late notice, fine, or water shutoff.
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Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing ([email protected] — 10 Business Day Rule) $0 (Free PDF email submission to [email protected] with PWB barcode sticker label within 10 business days of test)
All residential irrigation, residential fire sprinkler, and commercial containment/internal backflow assemblies must be tested at least once every year by an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Certified Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT). The Portland Water Bureau mails annual reminder letters containing barcode sticker labels; your tester must submit the completed test report to [email protected] within 10 business days of the test.
Non-Compliance Penalty
Escalating compliance notices and water service shutoff under Portland City Code Title 21, plus full property owner legal liability for backflow contamination.
Utility Contact
(503) 823-7480 (Portland Water Bureau Backflow) / (503) 823-7770 (Customer Service) • 664 N Tillamook St, B320, Portland, OR 97227 (Attn: Backflow Assembly Records)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG
City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) — Cut Through the FOG Program Rules
Under Portland Administrative Rule ENB-4.26, gravity grease interceptors (GGIs) and standard hydromechanical grease interceptors (HGIs) must be pumped and cleaned before combined FOG and solids reach 25% of capacity (select high-efficiency HGIs may accumulate up to 75% per BES schedule). Chemical emulsifiers, enzymes, and bacterial additives are strictly prohibited under Portland City Code 17.34 and disqualify restaurants from sewer rate reductions under ENB-4.25.
Manifest & Hauler Rule
A cleaning report must be filed with the City of Portland after EVERY grease interceptor pump-out or cleaning. Hiring a company registered in the Regional Preferred Pumper Program (preferredpumper.org) ensures the hauler follows standardized pump-out criteria and files the mandatory post-cleaning report directly with BES on your restaurant's behalf.
Violation Fines
BES Notice of Violation civil penalties, loss of ENB-4.25 Extra Strength Charge sewer rate reductions, mandatory 90-day HGI / 180-day GGI retrofit orders, and full sewer blockage cost recovery.
Environmental Desk
(503) 823-7093 / [email protected] (BES Cut Through the FOG) / (503) 823-7993 (Preferred Pumper Program)
Governing Code
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 333-061-0070) & Portland City Code Title 21
Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Portland
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Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing)
Holds all three Oregon credentials—OHA BAT #6622, Landscape Contracting Business #9967, and Licensed Plumber LCP #16254—allowing seamless testing and code-compliant repairs across all 22 Portland Metro water districts.
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing)
Locally owned in Portland since 2012, offering residential irrigation, fire sprinkler, and commercial backflow testing, on-truck repair parts, automatic annual compliance scheduling ($10 discount), and direct report submission to [email protected].
Credentials: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Certified Backflow Assembly Testers • Oregon LCB #100311 • Portland Water Bureau & Suburban Purveyor Direct FilingArea / Address: PO Box 230113, Tigard / Portland, OR 97281 (Serving Entire Portland Metro)Source:Official Website (oregonbackflowtesting.com, Oregon LCB #100311) ↗
$10 off with Auto Annual Test Program; files directly to Portland Water Bureau within 10-day window
Backflow TestingGrease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing)
Headquartered in NE Portland with OHA-certified backflow testers and a full 24/7 commercial plumbing and vacuum truck fleet for failed backflow replacements, vault dewatering, and commercial kitchen drain compliance.
Official Portland BES Regional Preferred Pumper based in NE Portland, providing scheduled 25%-rule indoor grease trap and outdoor gravity interceptor pumping, brown/yellow grease recycling, food cart pod wastewater hauling, and automatic BES cleaning report filing.
Vetted member of Portland's Regional Preferred Pumper Program specializing in restaurant indoor HGIs, outdoor gravity interceptors, brown grease recycling, and food cart pod compliance with direct City of Portland BES reporting.
Credentials: City of Portland BES Approved Regional Preferred Pumper • Hydromechanical Trap, Gravity Grease Interceptor & Food Cart Grey Water CertifiedArea / Address: Portland Metro, OR (Serving Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton & Gresham)Source:Official Regional Preferred Pumper Registry (preferredpumper.org/pumpers) ↗
Direct BES Cut Through the FOG post-cleaning report filing included with every pump-out
Grease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency
Approved Regional Preferred Pumper serving Portland, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and Clackamas County restaurants with full vacuum extraction, baffle cleaning, and direct compliance reporting to the City of Portland's Cut Through the FOG desk.
Failed an annual inspection or preparing for winter freeze warnings? Order code-approved ASSE backflow rebuild kits, insulated enclosures, and PDI-certified commercial grease traps before your re-test.
Complete first/second check & differential relief valve rubber repair kits (O-rings, discs, springs, and diaphragm) to pass a failed annual test without replacing the entire brass body.
Compatible with 3/4"–2" Watts 009/LF009 & Wilkins 975XL/975XL2/375
Code-compliant indoor hydromechanical grease interceptor (HGI) for cafes, delis, coffee shops, and small commercial kitchens with flow-control fitting and removable baffles.
Portland, OR Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator
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Portland Fair-Price Benchmark
$55 – $95
Includes electronic submission to Portland Water Bureau Direct Report Filing ([email protected] — 10 Business Day Rule).
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Portland frequently quote $375+ for single-valve visits. City non-compliance penalty/shutoff exposure starts at $350+.
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Direct answers sourced from Portland Water Bureau — Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control and City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) — Cut Through the FOG Program regulations.
How do I submit my annual backflow test report to the Portland Water Bureau?
Your Oregon Health Authority (OHA) state-certified backflow assembly tester submits the completed PDF test report within 10 business days of the test by emailing [email protected] (or mailing to 664 N Tillamook St, B320, Portland, OR 97227). Give your tester the barcode sticker labels from your Portland Water Bureau reminder letter to speed up processing.
What is Portland's Regional Preferred Pumper Program for restaurant grease traps?
Under Portland City Code 17.34 and Administrative Rule ENB-4.26 (Cut Through the FOG), food service establishments must file a cleaning report with the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) after every grease trap or gravity interceptor pump-out. When you hire a company on the official Regional Preferred Pumper list (preferredpumper.org), they follow vetted regional cleaning standards and submit the required post-cleaning report to the City of Portland on your behalf.
Are enzyme or bacterial grease trap treatments legal in Portland, OR?
No. Portland City Code 17.34 and Administrative Rule ENB-4.26 strictly prohibit adding chemical emulsifiers, enzymes, or bacterial additives to any grease interceptor because they allow liquefied FOG to pass through the trap and solidify inside City sewer mains. Using additives also disqualifies your restaurant from receiving Extra Strength Charge sewer rate reductions under ENB-4.25.
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Free Backflow Test & Grease Trap Due-Date Reminder in Portland
Tell us when your last backflow test or grease trap pump-out was and how often it’s required. We’ll email you a confirmation now, then a reminder about 30 days and again about 7 days before the next one is due (for pump-outs every 45 days or less, just the 7-day reminder) — so you don’t get hit with a late notice, fine, or water shutoff.
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