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Chris Scontras Chris Scontras was recently elected to serve a 5-year term representing Cape Elizabeth and South Portland on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees. Scontras ran unopposed and received 70.4% of the votes cast in South Portland and 68.3% of the votes cast in Cape Elizabeth. Chris Scontras is a recently retired risk…
Portland, Maine — Portland’s wastewater team is taking the big screen in Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, a powerful and unexpectedly funny new documentary filmed over two years inside the Portland Water District’s East End Wastewater Treatment Facility. The film offers a rare, human look at the people who manage one of the city’s most…
The latest news from the Portland Water District What Lies Beneath: Assessing the Health of Critical Infrastructure Condition Assessments Guide Long-Term Reliability of Critical Infrastructure The Portland Water District is committed to maintaining and investing in the critical infrastructure that delivers essential services to our communities. That’s why we inspect critical underground infrastructure to better…
The latest news from the Portland Water District Investing in Reliability. Protecting Water Quality. PWD Proposes Water Rate Adjustment and holds Public Hearing. The Portland Water District (PWD) is committed to delivering safe, clean, and reliable water every day. The proposed 2026 water rate adjustment supports long-term investments to ensure reliable service, safeguard water quality,…
The Portland Water District (PWD) is proposing a water rate adjustment effective January 1, 2026. The impact on a typical residential customer will be $1.92 per month. The proposed increase does not affect wastewater fees, which are set by city and town governments. PWD bills wastewater fees on behalf of the city and towns. More…
The Portland Water District (PWD) is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Pellerin, P.E., to the position of Executive Director of Asset Management and Planning. Pellerin joined PWD nearly ten years ago as a Project Engineer and has since advanced through several leadership roles, most recently as Engineering Services Manager. Prior to joining PWD,…
The latest news from the Portland Water District Every Home, Every Meter: PWD Launches Major Meter Replacement Project The Portland Water District is launching a three-year project to replace nearly all 55,000 water meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The current meter equipment has reached the end of its planned service life—the last system-wide…
The Portland Water District (PWD) was honored with three Peak Performance Awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) at their recent Utility Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. Three facilities were recognized: the Peaks Island Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Westbrook Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility each received a Gold Award, while the…
The Portland Water District (PWD) is embarking on a major infrastructure upgrade: replacing nearly all 55,000 water meters across the system with the latest technology in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This $30 million investment will roll out over the next three years beginning in October and marks a significant step in enhancing customer service, improving…
Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District (PWD) is proud to announce the promotion of Charlene Poulin to Director of Wastewater Operations. With over two decades of operational experience and environmental stewardship, Charlene brings a strong foundation in system operations, asset management, and environmental compliance to her new senior leadership role. Charlene began her career…
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