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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) Board of Trustees approved a $63.8 million operating budget for 2025, a 6.2% increase over the previous year. The budget also includes $54.5 million in capital investments, which considers anticipated federal funding. The budget reinforces PWD’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment by delivering first-rate water services and…

Manny Archibald has been appointed Director of Human Resources for the Portland Water District (PWD). Prior to joining PWD, he served as Vice President of Administration at Bull Moose. In this role, he oversaw key areas including Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Facilities for over 180 employees across Maine and New Hampshire….

The Portland Water District (PWD) proudly announces the successful completion of its comprehensive lead inventory, confirming that there are no lead mains or service lines within its water system. This significant achievement comes in anticipation of the October 16 deadline set by the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, which mandates Public Water Systems…