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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…
The Portland Water District (PWD) is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Pellerin, P.E., to the position of Executive Director of Asset Management and Planning. Pellerin joined PWD nearly ten years ago as a Project Engineer and has since advanced through several leadership roles, most recently as Engineering Services Manager. Prior to joining PWD,…
The Portland Water District (PWD) was honored with three Peak Performance Awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) at their recent Utility Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. Three facilities were recognized: the Peaks Island Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Westbrook Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility each received a Gold Award, while the…
The Portland Water District (PWD) is embarking on a major infrastructure upgrade: replacing nearly all 55,000 water meters across the system with the latest technology in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This $30 million investment will roll out over the next three years beginning in October and marks a significant step in enhancing customer service, improving…
Portland, Maine — The Portland Water District (PWD) is proud to announce the promotion of Charlene Poulin to Director of Wastewater Operations. With over two decades of operational experience and environmental stewardship, Charlene brings a strong foundation in system operations, asset management, and environmental compliance to her new senior leadership role. Charlene began her career…
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)….
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