Press Release

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…

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…