Latest News
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$1,500 DiPietro Scholarship Application now available
The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 31. The scholarship serves students in communities served… Read more

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Backflow Prevention Program Modernized with New Digital Reporting System
The Portland Water District (PWD) is updating its Cross Connection Control Program to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer service while… Read more
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PWD Board Approves 2026 Budget
The Portland Water District (PWD) Board of Trustees has approved a $69.4 million operating budget for 2026, representing a 6.5%… Read more
Alerts & Notifications
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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGThe public hearing on bond issuance and monthly business meeting of the Portland Water District Board of Trustees scheduled for February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM is postponed, and will instead be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in the Nixon Room, 225 Douglass Street, Portland, ME. The public may attend in person…
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Boil Water Order Lifted for Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond, House Island, and Cushing IslandCustomers can now use their tap water for all purposes. The boil water order is lifted as of February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. All water tests indicate the water is safe to drink without boiling. On February 20, 2026, a boil water order advisory was issued for all of Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island,…
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PWD Leak Notification – Great Diamond Island, 29 Bay AveCommuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Feb24
Trustee Meeting
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Learn More About What We Do

PWD launched a major project to replace nearly all 55,000 water meters across the service area with the latest technology in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Installations begin in October 2025 and will continue over the next three years.

As the winter season arrives, the Portland Water District (PWD) is taking necessary precautions to be prepared for potential storms.



