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…

Our Commitment to our Community Runs Deep: Lifeline rates, $1,500 scholarship, environmental education, and water fountain grants

The latest news from the Portland Water District Committed to Our Community At the Portland Water District, our work goes beyond pipes, plants, and pumps. It’s about people—supporting our neighbors, investing in our workforce, and protecting the water resources we all depend on. Here are a few ways we’re putting that commitment into action. We…

Water Meter Replacement Project Moves to Cumberland and Falmouth, Wastewater Helps Track Severe Flu Season, Local Wastewater Documentary Turning Heads, 2025 Hydration Station Grant Recipients

The latest news from the Portland Water District Water Meter Replacement Project Expands to Cumberland and Falmouth The Portland Water District is completing its meter replacement pilot in Gorham, where installations have progressed smoothly and as planned. The project will now expand to Cumberland and Falmouth. Customers in upcoming service areas will receive a letter…

Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar- 2026

Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar- 2026

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….

Scontras, Hewes Elected to Portland Water District Board of Trustees

Scontras, Hewes Elected to Portland Water District Board of Trustees

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…

Assessing Critical Infrastructure To Guide Long-Term Reliability, What Does Clean Water Mean To You, Last Chance For Grants

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…

Investing in Reliability. Protecting Water Quality. PWD Proposes Water Rate Adjustment.

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,…

Every Home. Every Meter. PWD Launches Major Meter Replacement Project, Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants, New Laws Protect Consumer Privacy

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…

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