Water Main Renewal Projects
The 2011 water main renewal season is now closed. 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 were scheduled to be completed during the 2011 construction period, April 15, 2011 - November 15, 2011. 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) |
Click on an individual project to find out more information about the proposed work planned by the Portland Water District.
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Location |
Community |
Status |
Feet |
New |
Exist. |
Vintage |
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| Portland Water District Projects |
 India
& Middle St
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Portland | Complete | 890' | 8" | 8" | 1886 |
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East
Cove Street
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Portland | Design Phase | 226' | 4" | 2" | 1914-1947 | |
| Bid Package | |||||||
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Portland | Complete | 630' | 8” | 6” |
1914-1949 |
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Portland | Construction | 1250 | 8” | 8” | 1886 | Bid Package |
Bellevue
Ave
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South Portland | Construction | 180' | 8" | 2" | 1925 |
Edgewood
Rd |
South Portland | Construction | 1200' | 8" | 2" | 1915-1963 |
Everett
Ave.
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South Portland | Construction | 1200' | 4" | 2"-6" | 1925 |
Oakdale
Ave. |
South Portland | Construction | 380' | 4" | 2"-2.5" | 1925 |
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Construction |
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8" |
2" |
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Combined with City of |
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|
Design Phase |
850' |
12" |
12" |
1915 |
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Portland |
Bid Phase |
700' |
8" |
6" |
1906 |
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| Bid Package | |||||||
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Complete |
150' |
12" |
12" |
1928 |
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Complete |
515' |
8" |
6" |
1938 |
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Complete |
1,650' |
8" |
6" |
1938 |
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Complete |
1,700' |
8"-12" |
6"-8" |
1897-1927 |
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Complete |
780' |
8" |
6" |
1886 |
Combined with City of |
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| Bid Package | |||||||
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Westbrook |
Complete |
465' |
4" |
2.25" |
1971 |
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Westbrook |
Complete |
340' |
4" |
2.25" |
1971 |
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Westbrook |
Complete |
625' |
8" |
6" |
1933 |
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Westbrook |
Complete |
720' |
4"-8" |
4"-8" |
1915-1954 |
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Westbrook |
Complete |
200' |
8" |
6" |
1894 |
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Combined with Maine Dept. of Transportation Projects |
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Forest
Ave. |
Portland | Construction | 800' | 12" | 6" | 1888 | |
| Combined with Town of Falmouth Projects | |||||||
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Falmouth
Rd |
Portland | Construction | 2,450' | 12" | 8" | 1926 | |
| Combined with Maine Turnpike Projects | |||||||
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Exit
48 |
Portland | Complete | 340' | 8" | 12" | 1930 | |
The Portland Water District has been serving Greater Portland communities with 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-$3 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.