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Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District invites photographers of all skill levels to submit images for the 2027 Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar! Now in its twenty-second year, the calendar celebrates the stunning landscapes and waterways that connect Sebago Lake to Casco Bay through the Presumpscot River. We’re seeking captivating images of Sebago…
Portland Water District is proud to recognize these two outstanding students as this year’s recipients of the Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship. Danica Taylor, from Standish, is entering her final year at Loyola University Maryland, studying biology with a minor in environmental studies. Aiden Cahill, from Gorham, will begin his first year at the University…
The Portland Water District began spring water main maintenance in May. Crews started in Cape Elizabeth and Windham and will soon move to other parts of the system. Maintenance flushing activities generally occur, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration; however, this program is essential…
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Water District (PWD) invites the community to celebrate National Drinking Water Week with a series of free, family-friendly events that showcase how clean, safe drinking water is protected—from source to tap. Featured FREE Events Include: Water Walk & Talk Standish, Maine May 5, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. A guided, 3-mile walk…
Following a series of water main breaks in South Portland last summer, the Portland Water District (PWD) uncovered evidence of hydrant tampering and theft of water. The Portland Water District has conducted an investigation and is pursuing legal action against RWC, Inc. to recover damages. “This is not just illegal—it causes real harm,” said Portland…
At the Portland Water District Board of Trustees’ annual March meeting, William Lunt was reelected President and Frederick McCann was reelected Vice President. David Kane was reelected as treasurer and elected clerk, and Kaitlin Tibbets was reelected assistant clerk. Lunt has been a member of the Board since 1996 and has previously served as President….
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)….
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…
The Portland Water District (PWD) Board of Trustees has approved a $69.4 million operating budget for 2026, representing a 6.5% increase over the prior year. The Board also approved $82.8 million in capital investments, nearly $30 million more than last year, reflecting PWD’s continued focus on investing in critical infrastructure, protecting public health, and ensuring…
Portland, Maine — Portland’s wastewater team is taking the big screen in Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, a powerful and unexpectedly funny new documentary filmed over two years inside the Portland Water District’s East End Wastewater Treatment Facility. The film offers a rare, human look at the people who manage one of the city’s most…
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