East End Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

The Portland Water District is a quasi-municipality providing water, wastewater, and environmental services to 11 communities. We are dedicated to providing quality services to more than 200,000 people in the Greater Portland (Maine) area.

Portland Water District

Tour Maine's largest wastewater plant and discover wastewater treatment's vital role in preserving our waters.

Portland Water District, East End Wastewater Treatment Plant

The first full week of June is Clean Water Week in Maine. Established in 1983, Clean Water Week raises awareness of the improvements made in the quality of Maine's waterways. Wastewater treatment facilities have significantly impacted the quality of our waterways since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972. We invite you to take a tour of the largest wastewater treatment facility in Maine and learn more about the important role wastewater treatment plays in preserving our waterways.Please note that tours can take up to an hour and a half and involve walking outside and climbing stairs.

Tour the largest wastewater treatment plant in MaineThe Portland Water District operates four wastewater treatment plants in Greater Portland and oversees two of the largest industrial pretreatment programs in the state. Over decades, millions have been invested to modernize plants and further improve processes to protect Casco Bay.

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