• Published

  June 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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  January 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.

• Published

  November 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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  July 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.

• Published

  July 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.

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• Published

  July 26, 2018
  

  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.

• Published

  July 26, 2018
  

  1 million-gallon sewage spill closes Portland’s East End beach and trail

  The Portland Water District says the partially treated wastewater ended up in Casco Bay because a disinfection tank wasn't put back online after being cleaned, and another was overwhelmed by high flows caused by overnight rains.