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  • April 28, 2026

    Portland Water District Seeks to Recover Damages from Unauthorized Hydrant Use

    Following a series of water main breaks in South Portland last summer, the Portland Water District (PWD) uncovered evidence of hydrant tampering and theft…

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  • April 3, 2026

    William Lunt, Falmouth, Elected President, Frederick McCann, Portland, Elected Vice President

    At the Portland Water District Board of Trustees’ annual March meeting, William Lunt was reelected President and Frederick McCann was reelected Vice President. David…

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  • February 2, 2026

    $1,500 DiPietro Scholarship Application now available

    The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 31. The scholarship serves students in communities served by the Portland Water…

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  • January 22, 2026

    Backflow Prevention Program Modernized with New Digital Reporting System

    The Portland Water District (PWD) is updating its Cross Connection Control Program to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer service while continuing to protect public…

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  • December 30, 2025

    PWD Board Approves 2026 Budget

    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…

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  • December 18, 2025

    Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar- 2026

    Available Now Our popular Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Calendar is now available! The public can pick up a copy from the outdoor receptacle…

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  • December 1, 2025

    Scontras, Hewes Elected to Portland Water District Board of Trustees

    Chris Scontras Chris Scontras was recently elected to serve a 5-year term representing Cape Elizabeth and South Portland on the Portland Water District Board…

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  • November 26, 2025

    Portland’s Wastewater Workforce Takes Center Stage in Award-Winning Documentary

    Portland, Maine — Portland’s wastewater team is taking the big screen in Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, a powerful and unexpectedly funny new documentary…

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