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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Portland Water District Announces Elizabeth Nkanga of Westbrook as 2025 DiPietro Memorial Scholarship Recipient

The Portland Water District is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Nkanga of Westbrook has been awarded the 2025 Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Elisabeth is pursuing a degree in Engineering at the University of Southern Maine and is the first in her family to attend college. She embodies the values…

Portland Water District names new General Manager, launches Instagram page, invites public to learn more about water quality monitoring

The latest news from the Portland Water District Portland Water District Names Scott Firmin as General Manager The Portland Water District is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Firmin to the role of General Manager. Scott, who has served as the Director of Wastewater Services since 2010, brings more than three decades of leadership…

Water System Maintenance and Clean Water Week: Tours, Events & Rain Barrel Deals!

The latest news from the Portland Water District Celebrate Clean Water Week, June 1 – 7 Tour the largest wastewater treatment facility in the state, the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. 500 Marginal Way, Portland     REGISTER HERE    Every Drop Counts: Tracking your water…

Join a tour or event to celebrate safe drinking water week, preorder your discounted rain barrel, water bottle grant recipients announced

The latest news from the Portland Water District Celebrate Safe Drinking Water during National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10 Tour the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility and see firsthand how your drinking water is treated and tested, ensuring every drop is pure and safe. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Sebago Lake…

Important Notice: Online and Phone Payment Service Disruption

Important Notice: Online and Phone Payment Service Disruption February 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Our online account management and bill payment portal will be temporarily unavailable starting Friday, February 28, at 4:00 p.m. as we upgrade the system. The automated phone payment system will also be impacted. Services are expected to resume by Monday, March 3….

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