Working with a lab at Saint Joseph’s College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.
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Nearly 4 million gallons of wastewater discharged into Casco Bay
The discharge during a power outage prompted the closure of Portland’s East End Beach.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Portland Water District postpones rate increase
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District Board of Trustees has tabled a water rate increase that was scheduled to take place May 1. The board will revisit the increase in late May. “We also understand this is a difficult time for everyone, and we have taken steps to ease the financial burden on our customers,” […]
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Portland Water District suspends late fees, disconnections
The utility announces its suspension of disconnections, late fees and non-essential work.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Portland Water District assures customers water is safe
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District assures its customers that water from the tap is safe to drink during the coronavirous pandemic. The district uses dual water treatment, ozone and ultraviolet light to kill pathogerns and inactive viruses. COVID-19, which is caused by the virus, is primarily spread through close contact between people or infected […]
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Scholarship available from Portland Water District
PORTLAND — The deadline to apply for Portland Water District’s Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 15. The $1,500 scholarship is for students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing careers in water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration […]
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Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]
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City releases water resources survey
PORTLAND — The city’s Water Resources Division and the Portland Water District are collecting public feedback to better understand the needs and priorities pertaining to water resources. Portland’s Water Resources Division provides wastewater collection and stormwater management, while the Portland Water District provides safe drinking water, and wastewater collection and treatment. The Water Resources Division […]
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Commentary: From clean waters to your pint glass
Healthy forests. Clean water. Quality beer. How are these things related? May 5-11 is National Drinking Water Week, which is intended to recognize the critical role drinking water plays in our daily lives. This year the Portland Water District is working with eleven local breweries and Sebago Clean Waters – a partnership of conservation organizations […]
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Sewage spill casts doubt on Peaks to Portland Swim, a summer staple
Organizers for the event Saturday are optimistic tests will show that competitors face no danger.