Community Events
East end wastewater treatment facility tours
We invite you to take a tour of the largest wastewater treatment facility in Maine and learn more about the important role wastewater treatment plays in preserving our waterways.
Please note that tours can take up to an hour and a half and involve walking outside and climbing stairs.
Can’t make it in person? Take a virtual tour!
Clean Water Week Events
The first full week of June is Clean Water Week in Maine. Established in 1983, Clean Water Week raises awareness of the improvements made in the quality of Maine’s waterways. Wastewater treatment facilities have significantly impacted the quality of our waterways since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972.
At Portland Water District, we’re proud to bring that celebration to our community each year by hosting a series of engaging, behind-the-scenes events that highlight the journey of water after it goes down the drain—and the dedicated work that returns it safely to the environment.
This year, join the celebration with:
East End Wastewater Treatment Facility Tour
June 10th & 17th, 2026 | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
We invite you to take a tour of the largest wastewater treatment facility in Maine and learn more about the important role wastewater treatment plays in preserving our waterways.
Please note that tours can take up to an hour and a half and involve walking outside and climbing stairs.
Can’t make it in person? Celebrate with a virtual tour!
Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong Screening
June 13th, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.
What really happens after the water goes down the drain?
Filmed over two years at our East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong takes you inside the often unseen world of wastewater—highlighting the people and systems working around the clock to protect public health and our environment.
Optional donations from this event will support the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District.
About Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Established in 1946, the District works to protect and improve our region’s natural resources through education and hands-on programs.
Today, their efforts focus on key issues like stormwater management, soil health, agriculture, watershed protection, and invasive species—helping keep our communities and waterways healthy for generations to come.
After the documentary screening, stick around for a panel discussion with the following community members:
Scott Firmin
General Manager, Portland Water District
Bill Boornazian
Water Resources Manager, City of Portland
Troy Moon
Sustainability Director, City of Portland
Matt Grooms
Planning Deputy Director, City of Portland
Curtis Bohlen
Executive Director, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
Ali Clift, Moderator
Education & Outreach Coordinator, Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District
Explore On Your Own
Did you know you can visit the Sebago Lake Land Reserve year-round?
Enjoy a peaceful walk on one of the many trails using our trail map available here:
Use StoryMap, an interactive mapping tool, to learn about the forests PWD helped conserve by providing financial support.
It’s your chance to experience firsthand the forest that protects the source of your drinking water.
Questions?
Contact Kaitlin Tibbets, Community Outreach Specialist