Image displaying logos of various companies including Calpine, SIGCO, D&G Machine, Microwave Techniques, and Maine Medical Center.

Westbrook Gorham industries recognized for excellence in wastewater pretreatment

Congratulations to these Westbrook and Gorham businesses who achieved full compliance with their industrial discharge permits for the 2020-2021 Industrial Pretreatment (IPT) year, which ended on August 31:   Calpine – Westbrook Energy Center, Eisenhower Drive, Westbrook D&G Machine Products, Eisenhower Drive, Westbrook Microwave Techniques, LLC, Sanford Drive, Gorham Maine Medical Center Laundry, Scott Drive,…

PWD received Distinguished Budget Award

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.    # # #

Cybersecurity

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…

Call for photos, 2022 Sebago Lake Calendar

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…

COVID 19 Response Update

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…

Collage of logos from various businesses including Cozy Harbor, ecomaine, and Barber Foods.

Local industries recognized for excellence in pretreatment of wastewater

Congratulations to these Portland businesses who achieved full compliance with their industrial discharge permits for the 2020-2021 Industrial Pretreatment (IPT) year which ended on April 30th: Cozy Harbor Seafood, St John Street ecomaine Landfill, Scott Drive (So Portland) Mercy Hospital, Fore River Parkway Mercy Hospital, State Street Barber Foods, Milliken Street Concord Coachlines, Sewall Street ecomaine…

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Bourque of South Portland Awarded $1,500 Scholarship

Congratulations to Simon Bourque of South Portland, who was recently presented with the DiPietro Memorial Scholarship. Simon is pursuing a degree in HVAC at Southern Maine Community College. The scholarship was established in 2003 to commemorate longtime trustee Joe DiPietro’s dedication to advancing youth education, and the Portland Water District Board of Trustees is proud…

Conserve Water and Stop Pollution: Portland Water District offers rain barrels at cost!

As part of National Drinking Water Week and Clean Water Week, PWD partners directly with the manufacturer to offer discounted rain barrels at $65 (plus $3.58 tax). This is more than 50% off the retail price! Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water and reduce pollution!  Rain water collected from your roof can be…

A man in a mask and jacket at an industrial facility.

National Drinking Water Week, May 2-8

Your water: Pure, safe, reliable. Celebrate your drinking water by taking a free virtual tour of the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility and exploring the new “Forever Forests for Sebago Lake” virtual Story Map. Virtual Tour: Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility Tuesday, May 4 5:30-6:30 p.m. Platform: Zoom Tour the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility –…

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