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Following a series of water main breaks in South Portland last summer, the Portland Water District (PWD) uncovered evidence of hydrant tampering and theft of water. The Portland Water District has conducted an investigation and is pursuing legal action against RWC, Inc. to recover damages. “This is not just illegal—it causes real harm,” said Portland…
At the Portland Water District Board of Trustees’ annual March meeting, William Lunt was reelected President and Frederick McCann was reelected Vice President. David Kane was reelected as treasurer and elected clerk, and Kaitlin Tibbets was reelected assistant clerk. Lunt has been a member of the Board since 1996 and has previously served as President….
The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 31. The scholarship serves students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing a career applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration)….
The Portland Water District (PWD) is updating its Cross Connection Control Program to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer service while continuing to protect public health and the drinking water system. Beginning March 1, 2026, PWD will use the VEPO CrossConnex platform to manage backflow prevention device inspections and test report submissions. Backflow prevention devices are…
The Portland Water District (PWD) Board of Trustees has approved a $69.4 million operating budget for 2026, representing a 6.5% increase over the prior year. The Board also approved $82.8 million in capital investments, nearly $30 million more than last year, reflecting PWD’s continued focus on investing in critical infrastructure, protecting public health, and ensuring…
Available Now Our popular Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar is now available! The public can pick up a copy from the outdoor receptacle at the Sebago Lake Protection Office, located at 1 White Rock Road in Standish or PWD’s Customer Service Lobby at 225 Douglass Street in Portland. Calendars are available from 8 a.m….
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,…
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