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We have begun a maintenance project on the water storage tank located in Standish so it will be out of service for three weeks. Not only do water storage tanks provide an emergency water supply; they also are critical in maintaining water pressure in the system and for public safety (firefighting). With the tank offline,…

The Portland Water District launched new billing, customer service, and asset management systems last  week. The integrated systems offer an improved user experience, real-time payment processing, more payment options, and better back office workflow and process management. The asset management system fully integrated with GIS is better equipped to track PWD’s 250,000+ assets  and able…

Residents of Windham, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth Portland Water District crews will be turning off and deactivating seasonal water mains beginning October 18, 2021. Please be advised that District crews will be inspecting the pipelines, operating water valves, and removing individual seasonal water meters. Residents of Cushing’s, Great Diamond, Little Diamond, and Peaks Island Portland…

The Portland Water District recently was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual budget for fiscal year beginning, January 1, 2021.  The award represents a significant achievement and reflects a commitment to the highest principles of governmental budgeting.    # # #

Like other critical services and systems, water and wastewater utilities can be targets of cyberattacks because of their importance to public health, the economy, and community functioning as a whole. In July, the MeDEP reported knowledge of two ransomware attacks in Maine that have affected wastewater infrastructure. PWD is committed to cybersecurity.  Cybersecurity is important…

Photos wanted! Images of Sebago Lake Calendar- 2022 2022 Call for Submissions The Portland Water District is seeking submissions for the seventeenth Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published this fall. We’re looking for shots that celebrate the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and the streams and rivers that flow into it such as…

As we move through the many changes and challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented, I wanted to share with you a current picture of where we are today.  Our top priority remains the safety of our employees and partners so we can continue to serve customers with essential water and wastewater services. We have adapted and…