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Deadline: July 31, 2025Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District invites photographers of all skill levels to submit images for the 2026 Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar! Now in its twenty-first 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…
Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District (PWD) 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 and engineering experience to the role, along with a distinguished record of service…
The Portland Water District began spring water main maintenance last week. Crews started in Standish and will soon 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 program is essential to…
In celebration of National Drinking Water Week and Clean Water Week, the Portland Water District is offering discounted, eco-friendly rain barrels to help conserve water and protect local waterways—rain barrels for just $84.40 (including tax), more than 50% off the regular price!Thanks to a partnership with the manufacturer, these barrels are available at cost and…
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) 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…
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….
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…
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