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  • Hacros Chemicals Permit Public Notice

    The Portland Water District is providing public notice of intent to issue a wastewater discharge permit to the following business: Harcros Chemicals, located at 82 Scott Dr in Westbrook. The wastewater discharge permit requires the business to demonstrate compliance with wastewater rules and ordinances. The draft permit for this facility may be reviewed online from…

  • 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…

  • $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)….

  • 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….

  • Portland Water District Board of Trustees 2025 Meetings

    Pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Bylaws and by vote of the Board of Trustees, theWORKSHOP MEETINGS will be held at 225 Douglass Street, Portland, Maine on theSECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 PM; the REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGSof the Board of Trustees of the Portland Water District during 2025 will be held…

  • Portland Water District Board of Trustees Approves 2025 Budget

    The Portland Water District (PWD) Board of Trustees approved a $63.8 million operating budget for 2025, a 6.2% increase over the previous year. The budget also includes $54.5 million in capital investments, which considers anticipated federal funding. The budget reinforces PWD’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment by delivering first-rate water services and…

  • Trustees Approve $63.8 Million Operating Budget, Cold Weather Tips, Wastewater Surveillance Aids Public Health Sector

    The latest news from the Portland Water District PWD Board of Trustees approve $63.8 million operating budget The budget reinforces PWD’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment by delivering first-rate water services and prioritizes infrastructure improvements, operational excellence, and customer-focused initiatives. “Our 2025 budget reflects our unwavering commitment to providing dependable, high-quality water…

  • Emanuel (Manny) Archibald of Gray named Director of Human Resources at Portland Water District

    Manny Archibald has been appointed Director of Human Resources for the Portland Water District (PWD). Prior to joining PWD, he served as Vice President of Administration at Bull Moose. In this role, he oversaw key areas including Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Facilities for over 180 employees across Maine and New Hampshire….

  • PWD completes lead inventory, certifies no lead service lines in system

    The Portland Water District (PWD) proudly announces the successful completion of its comprehensive lead inventory, confirming that there are no lead mains or service lines within its water system. This significant achievement comes in anticipation of the October 16 deadline set by the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, which mandates Public Water Systems…

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