Under the new guidance, Maine’s PFAS problem would challenge public water districts that serve hundreds of thousands of customers, not just rural residents and farmers who rely on well water.
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More than 12,000 acres, some important to Sebago Lake water quality, to be protected
More than 7,500 acres of the land is located within the watershed of the Crooked River, which is the largest tributary of Sebago Lake.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Spring cleaning of water mains continues
Portland Water District’s annual water main maintenance, which began last month, continues in parts of Westbrook, South Portland and Portland. Maintenance flushing takes place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration, but according to Portland Water District, “this program is essential to maintain water quality […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Sebago Lake calendars available
STANDISH — Portland Water District’s 2021 “Images of Sebago Lake 2021” calendar, featuring images from amateur photographers, is now available. This is the 16th Sebago Lake calendar recognizing local talent and their appreciation for Greater Portland’s drinking water source. Due to the pandemic, distribution of the calendar is slightly different this year. PWD customers can […]
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Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 expanding in Maine
Infected people shed fragments of the coronavirus in their waste, and those ‘markers’ can be useful tools for communities and colleges monitoring levels of the virus.
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Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Levinsky holds off challenge for Portland Water District seat
PORTLAND — Incumbent Kenneth Levinsky held off a challenge from Charles Shattuck-Heidorn for another five-year term Portland Water District Trustee. Levinsky, a trustee since 2009, captured 67% of the 28,143 votes cast in the race. The Portland Water District is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees who are elected to represent the 10 member […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Water District seeks applications for bottle filling fountains
PORTLAND — Applications for 2021 Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants from the Portland Water District are now being accepted. The grant program, which made five awards last year, provides free fountains, with preference given to those organizations that provide the largest exposure and benefit for public use. According to the Portland Water District, “water bottle filling […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Six incumbents bowing out on City Council, school board seats
Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Wastewater testing to aid in coronavirus response
The test can detect the presence of the virus in an area up to a week before individual clinical testing points to it.