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  • Cleaner Water, More Opportunity: Windham Celebrates Opening of New Wastewater Treatment Facility

    Ribbon cutting marks completion of innovative project protecting water quality and supporting North Windham’s future Portland Water District and the Town of Windham celebrated the opening of the new North Windham Wastewater Treatment Facility on Thursday, October 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, state and local leaders, project partners and…

  • Portland Water District Meter Replacement Project Expands to Scarborough, Passes 40% Completion

    Portland Water District’s meter replacement project is moving into Scarborough this week, with more than 40% of meters replaced across its service area. It will be moving into Cape Elizabeth soon. Currently, VEPO Metering installers are working in nearly every community served by the Portland Water District. Customers will receive a letter with instructions for…

  • Meter Replacement Project Reaches 30% Completion Milestone, News about Sebago Lake

    The latest news from the Portland Water District Meter Replacement Project Surpasses 30% Completion The Portland Water District has reached a significant milestone in its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, with more than 30% of all water meters successfully replaced across our service area. Currently, VEPO Metering installers are working in nearly every community served…

  • Meter Replacement Project Surpasses 30% Completion

    The Portland Water District has reached a significant milestone in its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, with more than 30% of all water meters successfully replaced across our service area. The project is progressing ahead of schedule, with more than 20,000 meters replaced and crews currently completing more than 700 replacements each week. Currently, VEPO…

  • Cybersecurity, Wastewater Tours & Community Grants

    The latest news from the Portland Water District Cybersecurity Protecting More than Water Recent news stories have highlighted cybersecurity threats facing water utilities across the country. While Portland Water District has not experienced a cyberattack, protecting our systems is an ongoing priority. In 2024, PWD received a cybersecurity grant through the Maine Drinking Water Program…

  • Sebago Lake Protection – Summer 2026

    Sebago Lake serves as the drinking water supply for nearly 1/6 of Maine’s population as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Not only is it a source of drinking water, but it is a treasured place to those who live, work, and play on its shores and in its waters. Protecting this…

  • Sebago Lake Land Reserve E-Newsletter – Summer 2026

    What’s New Around Sebago Lake’s Lower Bay Summer 2026 The water intakes for Greater Portland’s drinking water supply are located in Lower Bay of Sebago Lake. To safeguard water quality, access to areas on both the land and lake in Lower Bay are restricted. However, the public is welcome to visit and enjoy the Sebago…

  • From Source to Tap, Water You Can Trust: Your Annual Water Quality Report is now available.

    The latest news from the Portland Water District From Source to Tap Drinking Water You Can Trust Sebago Lake: Your water comes from one of the cleanest water sources in the country. Exceptionally pure and unfiltered Protected by forests that naturally filter water  Only about 50 systems nationwide can serve water without filtration Protecting…

  • 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

    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…

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