PORTLAND, ME · Cumberland County
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Maine’s official records. Always confirm current status with Maine before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- ME0091300
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 135,068
- Service connections
- 54,027
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER is the largest community water system in Maine, serving 135,068 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- June 26, 2023State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- March 15, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- February 21, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 21, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 18, 2022State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- October 18, 2022State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- September 13, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 13, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- September 3, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 3, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
FIRMIN, SCOTT
207-523-5260
PORTLAND, ME 04102