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PublishedJune 16, 2022
Even trace amounts of PFAS chemicals pose health risk, new federal advisory says
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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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
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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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
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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PublishedNovember 21, 2020
Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater
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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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
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.
Portland Water District
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