$1,500 DiPietro Scholarship Application now available

$1,500 DiPietro Scholarship Application now available

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)….

Backflow Prevention Program Modernized with New Digital Reporting System

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…

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…

July is Lakes Appreciation Month—Spotlight on Sebago Lake

The latest news from the Portland Water District July is Lakes Appreciation Month—a time to reflect on the essential role lakes play in our lives. From providing clean drinking water to offering recreation, flood control, and natural beauty, lakes like Sebago Lake support our communities in countless ways. Yet, growing populations, development, and invasive species…

2025 Water Quality Report Released, EPA Officials Visit, Scholarship Recipient Announced

The latest news from the Portland Water District We Test It So You Can Trust It—Latest Water Quality Report Released Find out what makes Greater Portland’s water clean, safe, and delicious—straight from the source to your tap. Our team is proud to deliver water you can trust and enjoy drinking every single day. Throughout the…

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