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    PWD Leak Notification – Portland, 231 High St

    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx

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    Boil Water Order LIFTED for Presidential Ridge and Overlook Drive Westbrook, Maine, 2/5/26
    Customers can now use their tap water for all purposes. The boil water order is lifted as of 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2026. All water tests indicate the water is safe to drink without boiling.   February 4, 2026 9:56 a.m. Due to a water main break, the Portland Water District has issued a precautionary Boil Water Order for Presidential Ridge and Overlook Drive in Westbrook, Maine. The boil order is in effect immediately. As a precaution, consumers are directed to boil water for 1 minute at a rolling boil before
    • Drinking
    • Washing food
    • Making ice cubes
    • Brushing teeth
    • Or in any other activity involving consumption
    Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that could potentially be in the water. This Order shall remain in effect until further notice. Water samples will be collected, and results will be available in approximately 24 hours. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to:
    Portland Water District State of Maine Drinking Water Program
    207.761.8310 207.287.2070
    customerservice@pwd.org
    Updates will be hand delivered and available at www.pwd.org/water-advisories.  You can also find more information, such as frequently asked questions, on our website.  Please share this information with other people who drink this water.
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    Boil Water Order Bridgton Road (#780 – #978), Stagecoach Ln, Callaway Dr, Westbrook, 2/4/26
    Due to a water main break, the Portland Water District has issued a precautionary Boil Water Order for Bridgton Rd. between addresses #780 – 978, Stagecoach Ln. and Callaway Drive in Westbrook, Maine. The boil order is in effect immediately. As a precaution, consumers are directed to boil water for 1 minute at a rolling boil before
    • Drinking
    • Washing food
    • Making ice cubes
    • Brushing teeth
    • Or in any other activity involving consumption
    Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that could potentially be in the water. This Order shall remain in effect until further notice. Water samples will be collected, and results will be available in approximately 24 hours. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to:
    Portland Water District State of Maine Drinking Water Program
    207.761.8310 207.287.2070
    customerservice@pwd.org
    Updates will be hand delivered and available at www.pwd.org/water-advisories.  You can also find more information, such as frequently asked questions, on our website.  Please share this information with other people who drink this water.
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    PWD Leak Notification – Westbrook, 100 Rochester St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – Westbrook, 978 Bridgeton St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – Westbrook, 25 Brook St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – Portland, 25 Woodmont St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – Westbrook, 84 Pennell St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – Portland, Purchas St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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    PWD Leak Notification – South Portland, 269 Ocean St
    Commuters are urged to avoid the area. FMI visit https://epwd.pwd.org/Leaks/PwdLeaks.aspx
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Notifications

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    Important notice regarding backflow inspection letters:
    PWD recently sent a backflow device inspection letter in error to some customers with non-testable devices. If you do not currently submit yearly testing results and your device is non-testable, no action is required, and you may disregard the letter. Customers with testable devices will receive a separate notice before their annual test is due. We apologize for the confusion. FMI: https://www.pwd.org/backflow-inspection/
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    New water main replacement project bid opportunity posted for Sandy Terrace in Portland.
    Details listed here
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