Complying with rule through building new treatment facilities and eliminating the reservoirs will cost ratepayers over $1.6 billion dollars, including debt service.

Current City of Portland cost estimates:

• Filtration (selected water treatment) : $385 million
• Reservoirs: $403 - 436 million
• $385 million + $418 million = $803 million
• Double above to cover interest = $1.6 billion
• Add additional costs for annual maintenance, personnel and additional energy.

Consider that 40% of the Water Bureau’s current budget is already dedicated to debt service.