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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…
The Portland Water District (PWD) has begun an extensive project to identify 40,000 “curb stop” service valve locations throughout its service area. PWD has engaged Sebago Technics of South Portland to conduct the project. It will use high-accuracy GPS data points to locate and record the curb stop valves, many of which date back decades—or…
Applications for 2024 Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants are now being accepted. The grant program offers free water bottle-filling fountains to local entities. Over the past ten years, PWD has awarded more than $69,000 to support the installation of 44 Water Bottle Filling Fountains through its grant program. Water bottle-filling fountains provide touch free, sanitary access to…
Portland Water District (PWD) is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings has raised its bond rating to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA,’ with a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects PWD’s abundant water supply, low rates, and strong financial metrics. PWD’s secure water resources, operational cost savings, rate-setting flexibility, and liquidity of reserves were key factors in…
The Portland Water District (PWD) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court, against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, 3M, DuPont, and others. The suit seeks to recover costs associated with PFAS mitigation in wastewater treatment, including treatment byproducts, effluent, and biosolids. Protecting public health, safety, and the environment is PWD’s top…
Portland Water District (PWD) is finding innovative and cost-effective ways to meet the mounting challenges and limitations of biosolids management. Per State of Maine law, biosolids, the solids product of wastewater treatment, can no longer be applied to fields or composted as was the practice for many decades. It must be landfilled due to concerns…
Congratulations to Abigail Ouellette of Gorham, who was presented with the DiPietro Memorial Scholarship from the Portland Water District. Abigail is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine studying environmental science. She is already making an impact in the field and has demonstrated a passion for the environment and commitment to water resources…
At the Portland Water District Board of Trustees’ annual March meeting, William Lunt was reelected President and Frederick McCann was elected Vice President. David Kane was reelected as treasurer, Donna Katsiaficas was reelected as clerk, and Carrie Cote was reelected assistant clerk. Lunt has been a member of the Board since 1996 and has previously…
The Portland Water District began spring water main maintenance early this year. Crews are currently in South Portland and Westbrook, then will move to other parts of the system. Maintenance flushing activities occur during business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration; however, this…
The Portland Water District will be installing a new water main on Spring Street in Westbrook beginning Monday, March 18. The project is expected to be complete by March 28. Traffic through the construction area, indicated on the map, will be down to one, single lane. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
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