Attend a free screening of the award-winning wastewater documentary everyone is talking about plus behind-the-scenes facility tours during Clean Water Week

Attend the Award-Winning Wastewater Documentary Everyone is Talking About Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong June 13, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.Free | Portland Museum of Art official trailer What really happens after the water goes down the drain? Filmed over two years at our East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong takes you…

Photos Wanted for 2027 Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar

Photos Wanted for 2027 Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar

Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District invites photographers of all skill levels to submit images for the 2027 Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar! Now in its twenty-second year, the calendar celebrates the stunning landscapes and waterways that connect Sebago Lake to Casco Bay through the Presumpscot River. We’re seeking captivating images of Sebago…

Portland Water District Presents Two 2026 Scholarships: Danica Taylor (Standish) and Aiden Cahill (Gorham)

Portland Water District Presents Two 2026 Scholarships: Danica Taylor (Standish) and Aiden Cahill (Gorham)

Portland Water District is proud to recognize these two outstanding students as this year’s recipients of the Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship. Danica Taylor, from Standish, is entering her final year at Loyola University Maryland, studying biology with a minor in environmental studies. Aiden Cahill, from Gorham, will begin his first year at the University…

Spring Water Main Maintenance Begins, Stay Safe on Sebago, Scholarships Awarded

The latest news from the Portland Water District Spring Cleaning of Water Mains Begins The Portland Water District began spring water main maintenance in May. Crews started in Cape Elizabeth and Windham and will soon move to other parts of the system. Maintenance flushing activities generally occur, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00…

Worker in safety vest adjusts hydrant spewing water into a bucket.

Spring Water Main Flushing

The Portland Water District began spring water main maintenance in May. Crews started in Cape Elizabeth and Windham and will soon move to other parts of the system. Maintenance flushing activities generally occur, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration; however, this program is essential…

Don’t Miss Out, last chance to sign up for free Drinking Water Week events, Reminder About Risks of Unauthorized Hydrant Use

The latest news from the Portland Water District Drinking Water Week Events: Register Now Celebrate Drinking Water Week with us: learn where your water comes from and how it’s protected. Events are filling fast, so reserve your spot today for tours, trivia, and the Water Walk & Talk at www.pwd.org/communityevents. Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility…

Portland Water District Hosts Drinking Water Week Events: May 3 – 9

Portland Water District Hosts Drinking Water Week Events: May 3 – 9

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Water District (PWD) invites the community to celebrate National Drinking Water Week with a series of free, family-friendly events that showcase how clean, safe drinking water is protected—from source to tap. Featured FREE Events Include: Water Walk & Talk Standish, Maine May 5, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. A guided, 3-mile walk…

Portland Water District Seeks to Recover Damages from Unauthorized Hydrant Use

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…

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