Portland Water District Names Scott Firmin as General Manager

The Portland Water District 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 to the wastewater industry.

Scott joined PWD in 2001 as an Operations Engineer and later became a member of PWD’s Senior Management Team. As Director of Wastewater Services, he has provided strategic leadership while overseeing PWD’s extensive wastewater collection system and treatment facilities serving communities across the Greater Portland area. He has helped to shape organizational priorities, advance infrastructure investments, and ensure regulatory compliance in support of PWD’s long-term mission.

“Scott’s deep operational knowledge, long-standing dedication to public service, and regional leadership make him an exceptional choice to lead the Portland Water District,” said Bill Lunt, President of the PWD Board of Trustees. “His leadership will be invaluable as we navigate emerging challenges and continue to invest in sustainable and reliable infrastructure.”

Celebrate Clean Water Week, June 1 – 7

Every Drop Counts: Tracking your water quality through the water cycle.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Nixon Development Center

225 Douglass Street, Portland

What’s really in your glass?

Join us for a presentation looking at the incredible journey each drop of water takes before it reaches your tap and after it goes down your drain. We’ll explain how we ensure it stays clean and safe every step of the way.

From the highlands of Bethel to the deep waters of Sebago Lake, through the Presumpscot River, and out to Casco Bay, water is constantly on the move. We’ll show you how we detect even the tiniest shifts in water quality and protect the health of our communities and ecosystems.

Whether you’re curious about where your water comes from and ends up, passionate about the environment, or want to know how science keeps your water safe, this presentation will leave you with a deeper appreciation for our most essential resource, water.