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The 2009 water main renewal season is now upon us. Water main
renewals involve replacing existing water mains with new ones to
improve water flow characteristics and to improve service to our
customers. The following projects are
scheduled to be completed during the 2009 construction period,
April 15, 2009 - November 15, 2009. This schedule is
subject to change. Due to variables within the system, specific projects could
be postponed and others may be added.
Water mains on the renewal list usually meet 4 out of the 5 criteria
listed below.
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1. Water Quality
2. Leak Frequency
3. Age and Type of Main
4. Municipal and M.D.O.T. Road Reconstruction
5. Critical Loop Feeds (Eliminating Dead Ends
Based on Flow Characteristics)
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Click on an individual project to find out more information about
the proposed work planned by the Portland Water District.
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Funded By Federal Economic Stimulus
Funds |
 Ray Street |
Portland |
Completed |
2,500' |
8" |
6" |
1939 |
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Clifton Street |
Portland |
Completed |
2,500' |
8" |
8" |
1934 |
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Read Street |
Portland |
Completed |
1,960' |
8" |
6" |
1902 |
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Brighton Ave |
Portland |
Completed |
1,930' |
12" |
6" |
1904 |
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Vannah Avenue |
Portland |
Completed |
1,710' |
8" |
6" |
1938 |
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Spring Street |
Westbrook |
Completed |
590' |
8" |
6" |
1889 |
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Stroudwater St |
Westbrook |
Completed |
415' |
8" |
6" |
1893 |
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Pleasant Street |
Westbrook |
Completed |
420' |
8" |
6" |
1897 |
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Huston Road |
Gorham |
Completed |
2,400' |
16" |
- - |
- - - - |
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Public Works Dr |
Gorham |
Completed |
1,600' |
16" |
- - |
- - - - |
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Wards Hill Road |
Gorham |
Completed |
1,000' |
24" |
- - |
- - - - |
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East Bridge St |
Westbrook |
Completed |
2,205' |
12" |
12" |
1974 |
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Main Street |
Westbrook |
Completed |
830' |
12" |
12" |
1927 |
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Oak Street |
Westbrook |
Completed |
275' |
8" |
6" |
1914 |
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Berkeley Street |
Westbrook |
Completed |
890' |
8" |
6" |
1921 |
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Elizabeth Street |
Gorham |
Completed |
930' |
8" |
2" |
1931 |
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Gilman Street |
Portland |
On Hold |
165' |
8" |
6" |
1932 |
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A Street |
Portland |
On Hold |
245' |
8" |
6" |
1892 |
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Hancock Street |
Portland |
Completed |
460' |
8" |
6" |
1913 |
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Middle Street |
Portland |
Completed |
415' |
8" |
6" |
1936 |
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Scott Dyer Road |
C. Elizabeth |
Completed |
1,300' |
8" |
8" |
1923 |
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Other Water Main Replacement Projects |
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Greenleaf Street |
Portland |
Under
Construction |
300' |
8" |
6" |
1914 |
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Madison Street |
Portland |
Under
Construction |
700' |
8" |
6" |
1914 |
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Marston Street |
Falmouth |
Design Complete |
490' |
4" |
2" |
1955 |
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Oriole Road |
Falmouth |
Design Complete |
225' |
4" |
2.25" |
1957 |
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Cole Street |
Falmouth |
Design Complete |
340' |
4" |
2.25" |
1958 |
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Victory Street |
S. Portland |
Design Process |
485' |
8" |
2" |
1919 |
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Willow Street |
Portland |
Design Complete |
720' |
4" |
2" |
1926 |
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Funded by federal
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The Portland Water District has been serving Greater Portland communities
with Sebago Lake water for more than 100 years and upgrading and maintaining the
system since 1908. For the past several years, the Portland Water District has
invested roughly $2 million dollars a year in water main renewals. Since 1985,
reported leaks have been reduced by roughly 30 percent due to the effectiveness
of this program, even with the continued aging of existing water mains.
If you would like more information on the water main renewal projects please
contact Asset Management and Planning Group at
(207) 774-5961 extension 3043.
For more information on projects, visit The City of Portland's Web Site.
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