Results are in: no monkeypox detected in Portland wastewater

Results are in: no monkeypox detected in Portland wastewater

Earlier this month, the Portland Water District collected samples and shipped them to Verily Life Sciences, expanding its wastewater epidemiology testing to include monkeypox, influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Initial results show no monkeypox detected in Portland’s wastewater (http://publichealth.verily.com/#Portland,%20ME:Monkeypox).  The Portland Water District is one of the first in New England to participate in…

Westbrook Gorham industries recognized for excellence in wastewater pretreatment

Westbrook Gorham industries recognized for excellence in wastewater pretreatment

Congratulations to these five Westbrook and Gorham businesses who achieved full compliance with their industrial discharge permits for the 2021-2022 Industrial Pretreatment (IPT) year which ended on August 31st: Calpine – Westbrook Energy Center D&G Machine Products Idexx Laboratories, Inc. Microwave Techniques, LLC SIGCO Certain businesses in Westbrook/Gorham/Windham are required to comply with a series…

Notice: mailed water bill payments sometimes delayed

Periodically we have noticed delays in receiving some water bill payments through the mail. We continue to work with the post office to investigate the causes. In the meantime, please allow plenty of time for your water bill payments to be delivered to our office before the due date, or use our online payment portal…

Portland Water District expands wastewater testing for monkeypox, influenza A, and RSV

Last week, the Portland Water District (PWD) committed to further support public health initiatives through expanded wastewater testing at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant. In partnership with WastewaterSCAN, which is a collaboration between Verily and academic centers, East End Wastewater Treatment Plant staff will take three samples a week and ship it to Verily…

Portland Water District asks public to not paint hydrants

Portland Water District asks public to not paint hydrants

Recently, firefighters have reported that several fire hydrants in Portland have been painted by unauthorized persons. Painting hydrants non-standard colors can jeopardize public safety  and a firefighter’s ability to fight fires because hydrants are color-coded to indicate the water flow available at that location. Also, the Portland Water District uses specialized paint that helps firefighters…

Opportunity to serve the public while actively protecting our water resources

Three seats to open in November on Portland Water District Board To learn more about the Portland Water District and its elected Board of Trustees, visit us online at www.pwd.org/governance or www.pwd.orghttps://www.pwd.org/sites/default/files/new_trustee_election_brochure_2016.pdf   TWO SEATS: Portland Papers are available starting July 1 and must be turned in no earlier than August 15, 2022, at 9…

Clean Water Week, June 5-11

Not only are we celebrating Clean Water Week here in Maine from June 5-11, but 2022 marks the 50-year anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Established in 1972, the CWA set the course to clean up pollution with a broad goal that all waters in the United States should be swimmable and fishable. That…

Portland Water District maps out sustainable wastewater future

Portland Water District develops biosolids masterplan for long-term resiliency and reliability The Portland Water District is charting a sustainable wastewater future through the development of a masterplan to evaluate its current and future biosolids management practices. “As biosolids management costs continue to rise in light of emerging contaminants, like PFAS, and evolving regulations, the Portland…

Local industries recognized for excellence in pretreatment of wastewater

Local industries recognized for excellence in pretreatment of wastewater

Congratulations to these ten Portland businesses who achieved full compliance with their industrial discharge permits for the 2021-2022 Industrial Pretreatment (IPT) year which ended on April 30th:   Barber Foods Concord Coachlines Cozy Harbor Seafood ecomaine Waste-to-Energy D.L. Geary Brewing Kimberly Clark Larsen-Chapman Landfill Maine College of Art and Design Northern Light Mercy Hospital Maine…

Trustees increase funding for Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grant Program

Over the past eight years, PWD has awarded $43,500 to support the installation of approximately 32 Water Bottle Filling Fountains through its grant program. This program has been popular, especially among non-profits and schools. Acknowledging the positive results the program has had in the community to expand access to and promote our excellent public tap…

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