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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…
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…
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