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A regional solution is being developed to reduce or eliminate PFAS, so called “forever chemicals” from wastewater biosolids The Portland Water District (PWD) is exploring options for an advanced regional facility to treat PFAS-contaminated biosolids. Solutions being explored include advanced thermal destruction technologies, such as pyrolysis and gasification, to safely and economically reduce or eliminate…

A Special Election will be held to elect a Portland Water District Trustee representing the town of Scarborough. Nomination papers are available in the Scarborough Town Clerk’s Office and must be returned by the first Wednesday in April, by close of business. The Special Election will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The Portland Water District…

That different looking vehicle you may see driving slowly through your neighborhood represents the Portland Water District’s (PWD) latest step toward financial efficiency and good environmental stewardship, a commitment that dates back 20 years. The PWD’s new meter-reading cruiser, an electric-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E, has a range of 211 miles a day and is rated…

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 that is 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…

Portland Water District partnered with three communities in Cumberland County to obtain $3.2 million in federal funding for water and wastewater projects. The Portland Water District recognized the importance of each project to our service communities and municipal partners, and strongly advocated for federal financial support. “These projects are important to Greater Portland’s economy as…

The Maine Water Assistance Program is a new federally funded program to help support eligible households maintain access to drinking water and wastewater utility services. This program assists Maine residents having difficulty paying their water and wastewater bills. The program provides direct payments to participating water and sewer utilities on behalf of customers. MaineHousing is…

Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a combined $55.5 million water and wastewater operating budget and a $23.1 million capital budget for 2023 at the November 28, 2022, meeting. The capital budget allocates $8.6 million to water projects, $7.0 million of that is specifically to replace aging water mains. An additional $11.9 million…

Windham, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth Portland Water District crews are turning off and deactivating seasonal water mains. Please be advised that District crews will be inspecting the pipelines, operating water valves, and removing individual seasonal water meters. Cushing’s, Great Diamond, Little Diamond, and Peaks Island Portland Water District crews will be turning off and deactivating…