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York Sewer District, 21 Bay Haven Road, York, ME (2026)

09/01/2026

🦞 COMMUNITY FIRST! 🦞
Last Friday morning, the brotherhood of St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge teamed up with the Center for Active Living (CAL) to host a fantastic annual lobster bake for 100 local seniors!
We are incredibly proud of our York Sewer District team members who stepped up to volunteer, cook, and serve alongside the Lodge:
• Bob Hoyt – Our Board of Trustees Chairman (and event lead!)
• Phil Tucker – Our Chief Utility Officer
• Tim Haskell – Our Former Superintendent
Thank you to everyone who dedicated their morning to supporting our community and keeping traditions alive.
District

08/31/2026

DONICA ROAD WEEKLY UPDATE
Here’s a summary of the work completed August 24-28 on the Donica Road sewer project:
INSTALLATION This past week, the project continued moving through the final stages of major construction, with significant progress on the pump station and manhole/sewer main testing. Crews also began construction of a new 6-inch gravity sewer main behind Camden National Bank and finished by the end of the week.
PUMP STATION Albanese continued grading and installation of the gravel base and constructed the concrete pad for the new standby generator. Richardson Electric also continued electrical work associated with the pump station, including installation of the grounding system and final underground conduits.
KEY MILESTONE:
Successful pressure testing of the new 4-inch force main. The line was pressurized to 150 psi for two hours and successfully passed testing, allowing this major component of the new system to be accepted.
FIELD ISSUES
As is often with the case when working around older commercial properties, crews encountered several existing utilities that were either inaccurately marked or not previously documented, including water, propane, electrical, drainage, and other utility lines. One water service was damaged during excavation but was immediately repaired, and the affected facilities were flushed and returned to normal operation the same day.
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
As construction continues, residents should continue to expect weekday construction activities, construction equipment, and occasional temporary traffic impacts within the work zone.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4
The remaining work will increasingly focus on completion and startup of the new pump station, final electrical work, site grading and restoration, roadway work, and development of the final project punch list. We will also be coordinating with the Town regarding the remaining reclaiming and paving work on Donica Rd.
SCHEDULE
The project has come a long way since construction began, and we are now approaching the point where the focus shifts from installing major infrastructure to completing, testing, restoring, and preparing the new system for operation.

08/24/2026

DONICA ROAD WEEKLY UPDATE
Here’s a summary of the work completed August 17-21 on the Donica Road sewer project:
INSTALLATION This past week work continued on the new Donica Road pump station as the project moves further into the electrical, testing, and site restoration phases. Both new pumps have now been installed in the wet well. Richardson Electric worked alongside Albanese throughout the week installing electrical conduit between the new utility service, generator and automatic transfer switch location, pump station, valve vault, and other associated equipment. Much of this work is now underground and has been inspected as required. Crews also completed the mechanical piping within the new valve vault and coordinated with York Sewer District and the property owners as connections were made to the existing system
FORCE MAIN Crews completed the remaining 4-inch force main installation and connection to the new valve vault at the existing Meadowbrook south pump station. The new force main has been filled and brought up to pressure in preparation for pressure testing.
KEY MILESTONE:
Crews completed the remaining 4-inch force main installation and connection to the new valve vault at the existing Meadowbrook south pump station.
LOAMING AND SEEDING
Albanese loamed and seeded the areas disturbed by the individual sewer service installations this past week.
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
As construction continues, residents should continue to expect weekday construction activities, construction equipment, and occasional temporary traffic impacts within the work zone.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AUGUST 24-28
Testing of the new force main will continue this week along with additional electrical and pump station work. Crews will also continue working toward completion of the remaining site improvements necessary before the new pump station can be tested and placed into operation.
SCHEDULE
The project has reached the point where much of the major underground construction is behind us, and the focus is increasingly shifting toward electrical work, testing, final connections, and restoration. There is still work to be completed before the new system can be placed into service, but we continue to make steady progress toward that goal.

08/24/2026

Why doesn’t the York Sewer District allow garbage disposals?

Garbage disposals may seem like a convenient way to get rid of food scraps, but what goes down your kitchen sink doesn’t simply disappear. It becomes part of the wastewater flowing through your home’s sewer line and into the collection system.
And that can create problems.

• Food waste can contribute to pipe clogs and blockages
• Food particles can cause problems for pumps and other wastewater equipment
• Blockages and equipment problems can mean costly maintenance and repairs.

That’s why the York Sewer District does not allow garbage disposals.

We want to protect our collection system, prevent sewer backups, reduce unnecessary maintenance, and keep wastewater flowing safely and efficiently.

So, what should you do with those food scraps?

• Compost them when possible, or put them in your household trash.

Remember: just because it can go down the drain doesn’t mean it should!
A little prevention at the kitchen sink can prevent a BIG problem underground.

08/18/2026

DONICA ROAD WEEKLY UPDATE
Here’s a summary of the work completed August 10-14 on the Donica Road sewer project:
INSTALLATION This past week significant progress was made of the Donica Road Pump Station, with much of the major underground mechanical work now coming together. The new pump station valve vault was installed and outfitted with the piping, isolation valves, and flow meter that will ultimately control and monitor flow from the new station. Manhole 1405 was reinstalled and connected to the new gravity sewer system, followed by installation of the final gravity sewer connection between manhole 1405 and the pump station wet well. With this work complete, the gravity sewer is now physically connected to the new pump station.
Assembly of the permanent pump station equipment, including the pump base elbows, discharge piping, force main piping and guide rails were done. New pumps and other major pump station components have also been delivered to the site.
FORCE MAIN Crews completed the connections for both the new 4-inch force main and the future 6-inch force main at the valve vault inside the wet well.
KEY MILESTONE:
Site restoration continued as deep excavations around pump station were backfilled and compacted. Crews also began bringing the site up to its proposed final grade and installing gravel for the pump station driveway.
LOAMING AND SEEDING
Final loaming and seeding of areas disturbed by the individual sewer service installations is planned for late August. Waiting until later in the summer should provide better growing conditions and improve the establishment of new grass.
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
As construction continues, residents should continue to expect weekday construction activities, construction equipment, and occasional temporary traffic impacts within the work zone.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AUGUST 17-21
Work will continue on assembly of the pump station equipment, with electrical work scheduled to begin this week. Construction will also continue on the remaining force main connection behind Meadowbrook Plaza and other work necessary to prepare the new pump station for testing and eventual startup.
SCHEDULE
There is still work to complete before the new sewer system can be placed into service, but the project continues to make substantial progress as the major components of the new pump station are installed and connected.

08/14/2026

Unfortunately the season with the least precipitation is the same as the one with the highest demand. And, as of July, our region continues to be in a “D1 Moderate” drought. (Source: Drought.gov)

York Sewer District partners closely with York Water District to plan for water use throughout the year. While our year-round population is in the ballpark of 13K, in the summer, it swells to 65K+ and can peak at 80K during events.

This means super high demand for fresh water in July, August and September.

Learn more about what you can do as a resident or business owner to conserve water all year round at yorksewerdistrict.org or yorkwaterdistrict.org

SERVICE SAFETY SCIENCE yorksewerdistrict.org clean water starts here.

   

08/14/2026

Meet Kim Walsh, Accounts & Customer Service Specialist

If you’ve been in our offices at 21 Bay Haven Road, you’ve probably met Kim! She’s the friendly face of customer service at the lobby window.

Kim handles YSD’s day-to-day customer service, processing bill payments, and managing vendor invoices to keep our office running smoothly. She assists residents with billing inquiries, processes permits, and issues work orders to ensure service requests are handled promptly.

Whether answering billing or permit questions or connecting rate payers with the right resource for more complex sewer service questions, she’s always ready to help.

Our administration offices are open Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at 21 Bay Haven Road.

Yorksewerdistrict.org is a great resource 24/7.

SERVICE SAFETY SCIENCE yorksewerdistrict.org clean water starts here.

   

08/14/2026

Long Sands vibe check. Where are you beaching it?

⛱ With my crew
🌊 With my soul

Just a friendly reminder to swim safely this summer and be sure to follow lifeguard and signage messages. Remember your sunscreen!

SERVICE SAFETY SCIENCE yorksewerdistrict.org clean water starts here.

   

08/14/2026

Meet Theresa Tucker, Compliance Officer

Theresa oversees regulatory compliance. If you’re a food service owner or run an industrial/commercial business, her goal is helping you get there by sharing the requirements and developing the right plan to incorporate compliant practices and systems.

As Compliance Officer, Theresa has two core responsibilities: protecting the local environment and ensuring the safety of our team at YSD.

✅ She works with local businesses conducting inspections and confirming wastewater entering the system meets regulatory standards

✅ She leads YSD workplace safety programs, emergency planning, and employee training to keep staff and facilities safe

Theresa also collaborates with York elementary schools to host Imagine a Day Without Water and Waterpalooza, two annual events that showcase the value of clean water. She partners with the Water District on a yearly accredited internship program where a York high school student experiences a full semester at each district.

By combining environmental oversight, public education and safety leadership, the CO role helps protect public health, the environment, and the community’s wastewater infrastructure.

SERVICE SAFETY SCIENCE yorksewerdistrict.org clean water starts here.

   

08/14/2026

Did you know that so far in 2026 there was only ONE day when a York beach was closed?

Not because of water quality, but for a shark sighting back in early July at Long Sands!

Was a it great white or a basking? The lifeguards weren’t asking questions, they were just clearing folks out of the water!

We are so proud of YSD’s record of contributing to keeping our beautiful beaches open for swimming. Honestly, we’re glad that all creatures are  enjoying them 🦈

Cheers to everyone braving the 58•F water!

SERVICE SAFETY SCIENCE yorksewerdistrict.org clean water starts here.

Source: Seacoastonline

   

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