Portland Water District

05/29/2026

Nothing says summer in Maine like baseball, BBQ, and celebrating the hardworking people who keep our water systems running strong. ⚾💧

We’re excited to support the Maine Water Utilities Association’s Water & Wastewater Professionals Day at the Ballpark on June 20th at Hadlock Field with the Portland Sea Dogs. Hope to see you there!

👉 Register today: https://www.mwua.org/water-wastewater-professionals-day/

⚾ Reminder: Water & Wastewater Professionals Day at the Ballpark

Join MWUA on June 20 at Hadlock Field for an evening of networking, fun, and baseball with the Portland Sea Dogs.

For just $22, enjoy:
🔥 All-you-can-eat BBQ
🥨 Sea Dogs biscuits
🍻 Cash bar
🤝 Great company

Bring your coworkers, friends, and family and don’t miss out on this great summer event.

👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/ei7_SyuV

05/28/2026

💧 Clean Water Week is almost here! 💧

From June 7–13, we’re celebrating the importance of clean water and the systems that help protect it every day. Join us for one of our Clean Water Week events! 🌊

🎬 We’ll be hosting a FREE showing of the documentary Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong — an eye-opening film that explores the challenges facing wastewater infrastructure and the critical role it plays in protecting public health and the environment.

🏭 You can also take a behind-the-scenes tour of the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility and see firsthand how wastewater is treated before being safely returned to the environment.

These events are a great opportunity to learn more about the essential work happening every day to protect our waterways and communities. 💙

📍View event details here:
https://www.pwd.org/communityevents/

📍Register for Tours: https://www.eventbrite.com/events/1985600353107/dashboard/?eid=1985600353107

📍Get Tickets for the Documentary: https://www.portlandmuseum.org/event/pma-films-unless-something-goes-terribly-wrong-free-screening-with-panel-discussion/



🎬 Documentary Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1154886322?fl=pl&fe=sh

A feature length documentary - reach out now to book a screening! https://www.cardboardseagull.com/

05/26/2026

📢 Join Us for Our Monthly Board of Trustees Business Meeting! 🏛️

This month's meeting is tonight at 6:00 p.m., and we invite the public to participate.

For more details on how to join, visit our website:
👉 https://www.pwd.org/trustee-meetings/

05/25/2026

Office Closure

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today, Monday, May 25th.

You can still access your account, pay your bill, or view consumption data online at: https://www.pwd.org/

05/22/2026

☀️ Heading to the lake this weekend? Don’t forget your map! 🗺️

Our updated Sebago Lake map is now available and ready to help you explore the lake all season long. Whether you're boating, paddling, fishing, or just enjoying a day by the water, it’s a great resource to keep on hand.

Grab a free copy anytime from the outdoor receptacle at our Lake Protection Office:
📍 1 White Rock Road, Standish

You can also find maps at:
⚓ Marinas around the lake
🏕️ Sebago Lake State Park
🏪 Local businesses and establishments around Sebago Lake
OR on our website: https://www.pwd.org/publications/sebago-lake-map/

As you enjoy the weekend, remember:
💙 Clean water starts with all of us
🗑️ Pack out what you pack in
🌲 Help protect the lake we all love

05/21/2026

🚧 Spring Water Main Maintenance Is Underway 🚧

The Portland Water District began its annual spring water main maintenance program in May. Crews started in Cape Elizabeth and Windham and will soon move into other parts of our water system.

🕒 Maintenance flushing activities generally take place Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

💧 During this work, customers may notice short periods of water discoloration. This is temporary and a normal part of an essential program that helps maintain water quality and protect public health.

📞 If you experience any changes in water quality following maintenance activities, or have security concerns regarding individuals claiming to be from the Portland Water District, please call us at (207) 761-8310. All Portland Water District personnel carry photo ID and wear uniforms.

📍 For more information, including a map showing current and upcoming flushing areas, visit: https://www.pwd.org/water-main-flushing/

05/20/2026

💧 Big win for safety at Portland Water District!

PWD was awarded the Maine Municipal Association’s Ed MacDonald Safety Enhancement Grant to support safer, healthier workplaces.👏

With this funding, our team purchased a Hydrant Buddy—a powerful, portable, cordless tool that helps crews safely and efficiently operate and flush fire hydrants and gate valves.

Why it matters:
✔️ Reduces physical strain on our crews
✔️ Helps prevent workplace injuries
✔️ Makes an essential part of maintaining your water system easier and safer

The Hydrant Buddy was recently delivered, and our crews are already putting it to work in the field—with great results!

Safe crews = strong, reliable water service 💙

05/19/2026

🚰💻 Come Work with Us! 💧📸

Are you creative, passionate about storytelling, and ready to make a splash this summer? We are looking for a Communications & Digital Media Intern to help create engaging content, cover community events, grow our social media presence, and tell the story behind some of the best tap water around. 🌊✨
From photography and video to social media and community outreach, this is a chance to gain real-world experience while helping connect people to the work we do every day.

🎥 Create content

💧 Promote public trust and water education

🎉 Attend fun community events

If you’re ready to build your portfolio and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://careers.pwd.org/communications-digital-media-intern

05/08/2026

💧 Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for our tours of the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility! 💧

We loved welcoming community members behind the scenes to learn more about who we are, how your drinking water is treated and tested, and the incredible journey water takes from Sebago Lake to your tap. 🌊🚰

It was a great afternoon filled with thoughtful questions, curiosity, and appreciation for the amazing water we’re lucky to have here in Maine. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and learn more about the work that goes into delivering clean, safe drinking water every day. 💙

05/07/2026

🌲💧 What a wonderful afternoon at our very first Water Walk & Talk! 💧🌲

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday to celebrate Sebago Lake and the forests that play such an important role in protecting our drinking water source. From beautiful views to great conversations, it was a fantastic way to connect with the land and water that sustain our community every day. 🌿

We loved spending time outdoors with all of you and sharing more about the importance of source water protection. A special thank you to everyone who walked, asked questions, and helped make our first event such a success!

Here’s to many more walks, talks, and opportunities to explore and protect this incredible watershed together. 💙🌊