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Portland Water District Trustees Approve $47.5 Million Budget for 2020

12.31.2019

Recently the Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved (10-0, Burns abstained), a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget which represents a 4.3% increase over 2019.  Much of the increase is attribu

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Portland Water District announces ‘a day without water’ challenge

10.21.2019

Over 22 million gallons of water are treated, delivered, and consumed by Portland Water District customers every day.  Some places do not have access to clean, abundant supplies of water due to contamination, natural disasters, or infrastruct

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Portland Water District seeks applicants for 2020 water bottle filling fountain grants

10.17.2019

The Portland Water District (PWD) seeks applications for 2020 Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants.  The grant program offers free water bottle filling fountains to local entities. 

Last year, nine grants were awarded.

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PWD received Distinguished Budget Award

09.26.2019

The Portland Water District recently was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).  The award represents a significant achievement and reflects a commitment to the highest pri

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Woodland Owner Appreciation Day

09.23.2019

 

BRIDGTON – 20 to 40 landowners of 10+ acres of woodlands will gather at the Lakes Environmental Association’s Highland Research Forest for an afternoon of appreciation and discovery.

WHAT: Woodland Owner Appreciation Day

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Portland Water District issues consumer warning, postcard marketing campaign

07.25.2019

We have received multiple calls alerting us to a postcard being mailed to Cape Elizabeth residents urging them to get their water tested due to seasonal changes in the water table. Other communities may also receive the postcard.

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Images of Sebago Lake Calendar- 2020

07.11.2019

Photos wanted!

2020 Call for Submissions

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Portland Water District sell's first series of Green Bonds

07.02.2019

The Portland Water District expects to sell $6,500,000 Water System Bonds on July 16, 2019, to provide funds to finance improvements throughout the District’s distribution system, including but not limited to repair and replacement of water mains,

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Free events celebrate Clean Water Week, June 2-8

06.01.2019

Maine is known for its pristine backdrops, panoramic views, and iconic coastal settings.  Clean water is at the center of these experiences and the Maine way of life.

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